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Antonio Conte praises Diego Costa after double continues Chelsea's unbeaten Premier League start

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praised Diego Costa's 'patience' after accusing Swansea players of trying to kick him throughout their draw in Wales.

Costa scored twice as Chelsea preserved their unbeaten Premier League record in an exciting 2-2 draw, the Spanish striker equalising nine minutes from time after Swansea had overturned his first-half effort.

It was another eventful afternoon for the controversial Costa as he was booked in the first half for fouling Leroy Fer and later escaped a second yellow after appearing to dive to try and win a free-kick.

Antonio Conte praised the patience of Diego Costa after the draw against Swansea City
Antonio Conte praised the patience of Diego Costa after the draw against Swansea City
Costa scored a double for Chelsea to continue Conte's unbeaten start to the new season
Costa scored a double for Chelsea to continue Conte's unbeaten start to the new season

'I am surprised they did not have a player sent off,' Conte said after Andre Marriner had booked three Swansea players.