Chelsea took another step towards the Premier League title with a crucial 2-1 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Eden Hazard was ultimately the difference in the game, the Belgian opened the scoring with a slightly deflected effort that beat Willy Caballero and when City levelled through Sergio Aguero, Hazard stepped up to the mark again.
Pedro was clipped by Fernandinho in the box and though Hazard's spot-kick was saved by Caballero, the former Lille man converted at the second time of asking on the rebound.
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City knocked on the door and had great chances to score through central defenders Vincent Kompany and John Stones - the former hitting the top of the crossbar from a header and the latter firing over from close range on the volley after being picked out from a corner late on in the game.
The win for Chelsea means they are seven points clear of Spurs, who scored three goals in five minutes to beat Swansea after being 1-0 down for the best part of the game.
After responding well to the defeat at the hands of Crystal Palace at the weekend, they continue to look good value for the Premier League title.
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But you'd expect things to be much tougher for the Blues if Diego Costa is hit with a ban following an incident with Vincent Kompany.
It's common knowledge that the Spain striker plays on the edge and though he has been better behaved this season, he could be in a spot of bother for having a swipe at Vincent Kompany.
In the 70th minute, the two were involved in a tussle for the ball and when Costa ended up on the floor, he kicked out at the City skipper, sinking his studs into the Belgian's knee in what was a shocking challenge.
Mike Dean gave a free-kick, which led Howard Webb to believe that Costa would likely not be hit with a ban as Dean had seen it and acted.
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However, it is not known if Dean was aware of the severity and malice of the challenge and the FA taking action depends on whether he discusses the incident in his match report.
If the referee says he did not see the incident in full speed, the FA then have the ability to have a panel review the incident using video footage.
The Mirror lead tomorrow's back page with the 'Dirty Diego' headline and say that the former Atletico Madrid man is in danger of getting a ban.
Do you think Costa should get a ban?
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(h/t The Sun)
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