Chelsea’s 2016-17 Naughty or Nice list

NICE – Diego Costa

Not the most popular player in English football, but Diego Costa has rediscovered his goal-scoring form under Conte this season.

The Spaniard has scored 13 times in the Premier League so far, and has failed to score in just five of Chelsea’s 17 league matches.

The 28-year-old had a frustrating season last time out, netting just 12 times in the league, yet this time around has looked and performed like the menacing forward that helped the Blues win the title in 2015.

His link-up play with Eden Hazard and Pedro has been sensational, and his form, and crucially his fitness, will have a big say in whether Chelsea go on to win the title this season.