The Football Association has confirmed that Diego Costa has been charged with violent conduct after taking retrospective action involving an incident midway through Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Arsenal.
Costa was heavily involved with an altercation with Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny prior to half-time that saw Gabriel shown a straight red card by referee Mike Dean.
However, the 26-year-old has now been punished after all of the matchday officials missed the first altercation which saw the Chelsea striker lash out at Koscielny sparking frantic scenes prior to the interval.
The former Atletico Madrid striker has until 18:00 GMT on Tuesday to respond to the charges.
The FA have also confirmed that Gabriel has been charged with improper conduct, while both clubs have also faced punishment for failing to control their players under FA Rule E20. Both clubs and Gabriel have until 18:00 GMT on Thursday to respond.
Despite a reputation for being malicious and a dirty player, Costa has not received a red card since December 2012. Since then, he has missed 12 games due to suspension.
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