Arsenal fans LOVE Diego Costa.
They respect his competitive edge. They admire his will to win. They appreciate his…
Sorry, we couldn't keep that up. Suggesting that there is an Arsenal supporter anywhere who likes Chelsea's 'combustible' centre-forward is a bit like saying there is a Man United supporter somewhere who thinks Steven Gerrard is to be applauded for his outstanding work at Liverpool.
Costa has scored goals against them, got their players sent off and generally done everything in his power to wind up Gooners everywhere since he arrived in England in 2014.
Which is why this stat about Laurent Koscielny, Arsenal's current captain, is going to do down VERY well at the Emirates.
The French defender has only committed two fouls so far this season. And guess who was the player on the receiving end of BOTH illegal challenges?
Yep, Diego Costa.
Laurent Koscielny has committed just 2 fouls in 810 minutes of Premier League action this season.
— Squawka __football (@Squawka) October 29, 2016
Both were on Diego Costa. pic.twitter.com/YdKChJqTaf
A remarkable fact, not least because Koscielny has only committed two fouls in 810 minutes of Premier League football.
It also suggests that he has reserved a special form of treatment for his 'favourite' opponent…
