Diego Costa’s 89 minute desperate shot, when Chelsea was on the brink of dropping points against city rivals Westham, did not necessarily avoid disaster, but it sealed a good start for new manager Antonio Conte in the Premier League.
The Blues 47th minute lead through Eden Hazard’s penalty had been cancelled by defender James Collins ruthless left-footed half-volley in the 77th minute and Stamford bridge fans were beginning to accept that the season would not be a dream start before hot-headed Costa, who should have been sent off for his crude challenge on Westham keeper Adrian, came to the rescue.
Michy Batshuayi, a £33million signing substitute headed the ball down to Costa, who nicely brought it under control and fired a weak shot that went through the legs of James Collins.
It therefore means that all the new star coaches in the EPL won their first matches in charge.
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