Matchday 1

[kangaspurs]

Never mind a yellow, that Costa chellenge on the GK could have easily been a straight red imo. It was studs up and got him above the ankle. West Ham have a right feel aggrieved that it was him that got the winner.

 

[SM]

Seen reddit?

I assumed you were responding to people on here. What is reddit saying?

 

[RossFC]

Costa does it too many times. It's too dangerous to ignore.

 

[undefined]

You win some, you lose some. Of course it was a straight red but the referee didn't see it that way (or at all). That's sport. Terrific finish by Costa, & a great start to the campaign from Chelsea/Conte.

 

[Zidane98]

Costa does it too many times. It's too dangerous to ignore.

I agree. A 10 game ban seems fair.

 

[RossFC]

I agree. A 10 game ban seems fair.

4 would be enough.

(we play them in week 5.)

 

[Latro]

I agree. A 10 game ban seems fair.

Lifetime ban just to be safe.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Also swings and roundabouts.

Lunchlady Doris this old furphy

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Zlatan scored one goal but it was a Zlatan goal therefore Zlatan is the leading goal scorer

I apologise for my earlier slight on City DaVillaBlues those that live in Manchester. I feel for them.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Felt like the comparison to knifing someone was implying that Costa intentionally did it.

I thought it was implying he could get away with anything.

 

[DaVillaBlues]

I apologise for my earlier slight on City DaVillaBlues those that live in Manchester. I feel for them.

No biggie Doc G, most English supporters of Man Ure live in London/Outside Manchester anyway.

 

[moomba]

Yeah, Ive already changed my mind and in later post said he was lucky to be still on the pitch. That 'nah' was to seeing it live and once and it didn't look as bad as the close up and freeze frame. I guess lucky the refs don't have that technology

Kante was very lucky not to get another yellow and IMO his challenge was worse than Costas, but he's not a 'villian' so escapes the scrutiny.

I thought Kante was borderline but less obvious than Costas. Nothing to do with the player for me.

 

[chef]

I thought Kante was borderline but less obvious than Costas. Nothing to do with the player for me.

Yeah, I thought Kantes was worse. Both lucky boys to see out the game.

 

[Benno_900]

And? All I pointed out was Liverpool weren't at full strength either......

And? Their manager is not a senile old twat and he has brought in the depth to cover.

 

[jd2010]

Costa doesn't get red because the ref looses sight of his boot because it's so close to the keepers colours. Has to be the only reason. Filthy challenge.

Wouldn't surprise me if he wore a different bright coloured boot every week to clash with the keepers. If anyone would stoop to those lows it'd be Diego Costa

 

[jd2010]

Can see why it's not seen live by he ref. Should get retrospective punishment though

 

[Cruyff14]

It is a red card IMO.

 

[jd2010]

It is a red card IMO.

No doubt. But it wasn't seen to be that high up his leg. Real time that colour clash can't blame the ref too much

 

[chef]

He's a lucky boy.

I see he's had 20 score involvements(13 goals 7 assists) in his last 20 games.

 

[Gosha]

Wouldn't surprise me if he wore a different bright coloured boot every week to clash with the keepers. If anyone would stoop to those lows it'd be Diego Costa

Lol turn it up

 

[jd2010]

Lol turn it up

Not saying he does. But if anyone was that low it'd be the elephant man

 

[Gosha]

Not saying he does. But if anyone was that low it'd be the elephant man

Come to think of it I actually wouldn't put it beyond him lol

 

[jd2010]

Come to think of it I actually wouldn't put it beyond him lol

It's pure evil. Brilliant though. Every good movie has a brilliant villain. He is the epl's heath ledger joker!

 

[Doctor Bojan_]

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Can see why it's not seen live by he ref. Should get retrospective punishment though

Adrian is lucky to still be alive.

Costa could have killed him.

 

[SloaneysDanger]

Diego Costa doing Diego Costa things.