EPL 2016/17: Chelsea vs Arsenal, combined XI

Modified Feb 04, 2017 06:15 GMT

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal (L) and Diego Costa of Chelsea (R) confront each other during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) — The London Derby has always been a fixture to look forward to in the Premier League

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Striker - Diego Costa

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Hull City at Stamford Bridge on January 22, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) — Costa has terrorised defences all over England

Just like Hazard, Diego Costa is back with a bang after a dull campaign last time around and is currently the best striker in the top flight. He has scored 15 goals this season and is a major reason for Antonio Conte’s side’s surge to the Premier League title.

Costa, in a sense, has been a complete striker for Chelsea this season. He is making runs behind the defences, holding up the ball against strong defenders and linking up well with his teammates.

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