England FA Charge Diego Costa

Chelsea striker, Diego Costa has being charge by England  FA over his violent conduct after his side won 2-0 over Arsenal on Saturday. 

Costa, put his hands in the face of Arsenal center-back Laurent Koscielny prior to clashing with Gabriel Arsenals defender who was sent off.


The FA also charge Gabriel with improper conduct and both clubs with failures to control their players. Arsenal are to appeal Gabriel's dismissal and three-match ban.

Off the ball incidents which were not seen  by the match officials are referred to a panel of three former elite referees.

Costa has until 06:00 pm on Tuesday, 22 September to respond to the charge, which is for the incident with Koscielny as it was missed by match officials but caught on video.

Gabriel and both clubs have until 06:00 pm on Thursday, 24 September to reply to their charges.

Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla was sent off in the match for two bookable offences and has been warned about his behaviour.