Chelsea emphatically checked the recent hint of a stagger and rediscovered the relentless, ruthless form which will surely earn them the Premier League title. Costa may have caught the eye with his first league goals since early March, but it was the captain’s timely effort which set the tone. Then there was Costa, such a frustrated presence over recent weeks, rediscovering his touch after five scoreless performances in the league. Should he depart for China in the summer he would be going into his last month with Chelsea bolstered. The England midfielder had delivered the corner from which Chelsea conceded, for the 11th Premier League game in succession, before the half-hour mark.

Source: The Guardian April 25, 2017 20:59 UTC