Former EPL Ref Believes Costa Should Be banned

Chelsea striker Diego Costa deserves a ban for his
tussle with Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny,
according to Graham Poll.

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll has called for
Chelsea striker Diego Costa to be banned for slapping Laurent
Koscielny in his side's win over Arsenal.

Costa was involved in a tussle with Koscielny, making contact
with the defender's face twice – including with a swinging arm.
That led to the 26-year-old's confrontation with Gabriel, who
saw red late in the first half for an alleged stamp on Costa in
Chelsea's 2-0 win.

Writing in the Daily Mail, Poll said the Football Association
needed to take action against Costa.

"Diego Costa must be charged and banned by the Football
Association for slapping Laurent Koscielny in the incident which
preceded Costa's prolonged clash with Gabriel Paulista which
resulted in the Arsenal player being sent off," Poll wrote.

"The dismissal was a silly one for Arsenal's Brazilian who was
wound up by Chelsea's centre forward and Mike Dean had to
show the red card when he saw Gabriel's petulant kick at Costa.

"Dean will be disappointed that he missed the main incident
between Costa and Koscielny - given the disciplinary action he
took it is safe to assume that it occurred away from his view.

"Costa appeared to catch Koscielny in the face and not content
with that he then clearly slapped the Arsenal man when
confronted by him."