EPL 2016/17: Middlesbrough 0-1 Chelsea - 5 Talking points

Rahul
Chelsea
Chelsea moved to the top of the league with the victory

#2 Costa saves the day

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20:  Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Diego Costa scored his 10th league goal of the campaign to open the scoring for the Blues. The Spaniard netted with an opportunistic effort in the first when he was the first to react inside the six-yard box.

The 28-year-old was involved in almost all of Chelsea’s attacking play, while he also showed discipline in tracking back when required. He was also unlucky not to grab a couple of assists after he laid it on a plate for Pedro and Victor Moses, only for the duo to miss both opportunities.

Costa is continuing to prove that he’s one of the best strikers in English football and he will be eager to carry on this goal scoring for in the coming weeks.

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