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5 reasons Chelsea will beat Manchester City

By Matt English

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Pedro (1st R) of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: Pedro (1st R) of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's first goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on November 26, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) /
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2. Diego Costa

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 20: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 20: Diego Costa of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Chelsea at Riverside Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Middlesbrough, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images) /

After scoring just 12 league goals last season, Diego Costa has regained his confidence in front of goal. He already has ten in 12 games this season, leading Chelsea players. His game has not necessarily changed in terms of his poaching ability, as he is still the same great finisher he has been. The biggest change has been his attitude.

Costa found himself constantly in the book match after match, getting suspensions for yellow card accumulation and nasty, unnecessary challenges. When Conte was brought in, he had a zero tolerance policy with Costa’s antics. He would gladly play Michy Batshuayi if Costa could not keep his emotions in check.

The Spaniard seems like a new man this year. He is still a fiery player, but in a way that helps his team instead of hurting it. Apart from his goals, he has also grabbed four assists this season and is a real threat in the counter attacking game.

This change has been revolutionary for Chelsea, as they are clearly getting the best out of their lead striker. He will be a true test for the City defense who is having a very tough time keeping a clean sheet this season.

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