Controversial Costa lucky to be on the pitch for late winner

Chelsea edged out West Ham in Antonio Conte's first game in charge.

Controversial Costa lucky to be on the pitch for late winner
Mon, 15 Aug, 2016 - 23:11

Chelsea 2 West Ham United 1

Diego Costa fired a controversial winner as Chelsea edged out West Ham in Antonio Conte's first game in charge, with the Spain striker lucky to be on the pitch after a lunging challenge on Adrian.

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