Diego Costa

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

^ Really love him. But he should really try his best not to put his hands on opposing players. Good thing Zabaleta didnt flop like a lit b*tch when Diego appeared to have his hands on Pablo's neck.

Yes, I have said several weeks ago the same thing, about Costa has to calm down when opponents want to provoke. But if you see the whole incident, I think his reaction is still quite acceptable this time, carried on by the tense of the game. He is quite calm, and not doing anything more stupid, like slapping, heading, or punching Zabaleta in the end.

[iseah100 5,612]

Fuck that, Zabaleta is a cunt and fouled him. Costa don't take shit from anyone.

[Special Juan 27,424]

Love his scuffle with Zabaleta......nobody gets in Diego's face at all. He was decent yesterday considering his limited chances but he was good and he's growing on more and more every game.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Good thing is that he doesn't flip out and do sonething stupid like Balotelli.

[laeth 527]

Should of scored that header really, he was free in the box. Unlucky to hit the post though - thought he played well overall. Mangala and Kompany were both fucking beasts yesterday; they are going to form some partnership.

[The Skipper 20,593]

He was fine yesterday but fed of absolute scraps. We barely created anything yesterday and he still almost scored. Played a big role in our goal too. I don't mind him not scoring because he really fought for us yesterday. Keep it up Diego.

[Special Juan 27,424]

The Bolton game will allow him to rest up and be ready for the weekend and for the Villa game.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He was left isolated yesterday and did well to get on the ball, but his hold up was rather disappointing. His work rate and tracking back was incredible, but he should really be more careful in the box. Almost gave away two pens.

[lito 180]

[Barbara 15,149]

Were in Kompany and Mangalas pocket for the most of the match.

Still got a City player sent off, hit the post and almost got a touch on that Ivanovic header that wouldve resulted in a goal; I forgot that he was heavily involved in Schurrles goal to - i like that!

not only involved, his dribble and pass to Hazard were pivotal for that goal. Without his quality playing Hazard in that play we would have never scored.

[Special Juan 27,424]

He got off to a start that made everyone talk about him, and rightly so. Let's not get confused here he was good yesterday, whilst being very isolated.

Said it before and will say it again, he will score bag loads this season because he is exactly what we need.

[mikeholiday 209]

I want to see him deliver a hat trick of assists next time. King Didier did that before at least once.

[LAM09 6,744]

City's defence did a job on him yesterday, but he still looked lively from time to time. We have to provide more support to him in other big games this season, and I am sure we will thrive throughout the season.

[Special Juan 27,424]

City's defence did a job on him yesterday, but he still looked lively from time to time. We have to provide more support to him in other big games this season, and I am sure we will thrive throughout the season.

SKY used the word 'Bullied' I don't think that's true, marshaled would be the word I would use because he was isolated because of how we chose to play.

His build up to the goal was excellent and he hit the post. If you listened to SKY without watching the game then you could say he was shite, he wasn't, he did a decent job on Sunday.

[DH1988 1,273]

SKY used the word 'Bullied' I don't think that's true, marshaled would be the word I would use because he was isolated because of how we chose to play.

His build up to the goal was excellent and he hit the post. If you listened to SKY without watching the game then you could say he was shite, he wasn't, he did a decent job on Sunday.

I'd use the word bullied, Kompany and Mangala were solid against Diego, out to him quick, nipped infront, 50/50 fouls.. some borderline but I wasn't expecting much from Mike Dean to be honest.

Decent job seeing as our entire front line took 1-2 extra touches for 85 minutes :blue scalf:

[LAM09 6,744]

SKY used the word 'Bullied' I don't think that's true, marshaled would be the word I would use because he was isolated because of how we chose to play.

His build up to the goal was excellent and he hit the post. If you listened to SKY without watching the game then you could say he was shite, he wasn't, he did a decent job on Sunday.

I know. I watched the game on Sky, but they went a bit overboard with their assessment.

[Styles 9,790]

City's defence did a job on him yesterday, but he still looked lively from time to time. We have to provide more support to him in other big games this season, and I am sure we will thrive throughout the season.

They did a job on him because he was starved of both service and support and was isolated until the sending off. We saw his quality in the build-up to the goal and the chance that hit the post.

[LAM09 6,744]

They did a job on him because he was starved of both service and support and was isolated until the sending off. We saw his quality in the build-up to the goal and the chance that hit the post.

I totally agree. We need to stop playing that way against bigger teams, as we have the players to attack now.