Controversial Costa lucky to be on the pitch for late winner

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

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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