Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been charged by the Football Association for "an alleged act of violent conduct" during the Blues' win over Arsenal on Saturday.

The 26-year-old was involved in a spat with Gunners defender Gabriel, which saw the defender sent off for kicking out at the Spain international. Costa continued his physical approach and was perhaps fortunate to remain on the pitch following further clashes with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Laurent Koscielny. However, he now faces retrospective punishment for his altercation with Koscielny, which