Costa to contest ‘stamp’ charge

Chelsea striker Diego Costa will contest the violent conduct charge he faces over an alleged stamp on Liverpool’s Emre Can on Tuesday.
The Spain international was charged by the Football Association on Wednesday over the incident.He is being charged for the first of two alleged stamps that were not seen at the time by referee Michael Oliver.

Costa also appeared to stand on central defender Martin Skrtel in the Liverpool penalty box in the second half.

The first-half incident involving Can took place close to the technical area and prompted an angry response from the Liverpool player.
The FA will review the evidence, and the matter will be resolved today.

Should the forward be found guilty, the first of a three-match ban would come in Chelsea’s top-of-the-table clash against Manchester City tomorrow.— BBC