Diego Costa has found his goal scoring shoes, and the EPL has every reason to thank him for it.
Antonio Conte has made Costa shine again, and even though the Spaniard will miss the team's next match after a booking, the Italian boss should be happy for having him around, as he has been instrumental to reach a historical 11-game winning streak, setting a new club record.
Costa also reached a personal milestone, by scoring his 50th goal with the Blues. He is the ninth quickest player in team history to do it, and he needed only 97 games. Other team legends such as Didier Drogba needed 112 games to do so. If you thought he was finished, this piece of information may help you see the truth.
13 – Diego Costa has scored more Premier League goals this season (13) than in the entire 2015-16 campaign (12). Revitalised.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) December 17, 2016
Diego Costa has been involved in 18 league goals this term:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 17, 2016
13 goals
5 assists
More than any other player in Europe's top 5 leagues. pic.twitter.com/EsV1eV697A
Here's what fans are saying about Costa's performance all season long.
Diego Costa celebrating his goal by going over to Antonio Conte for a handshake and hug. #CFC #CRYCHE pic.twitter.com/RZlRyU6kNi
— CFC gifs (@chelskigifs) December 17, 2016
Based on form, Diego Costa is the best striker in the world right now. Lethal finisher.
— Liam Canning (@LiamPaulCanning) December 17, 2016
Diego Costa has now scored 50 goals for Chelsea in just 97 games.
— iChelseaTweets (@iChelseaTweets) December 17, 2016
Absolutely brilliant. pic.twitter.com/L8dDTnsafu
Diego Costa best striker in the world
— ConteTweets (@ConteTweets) December 17, 2016
Heading, shooting! On form right now! The best!!! #CFC
9 CLEAN SHEETS IN 11 GAMES.
— Chelsea Vines (@CheIseaVines) December 17, 2016
11 WINS IN A ROW.
DIEGO COSTA - TOP SCORER.
TOP OF THE LEAGUE.
CHELSEA FC.
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