Guus Hiddink accused Watford of trying to
provoke Diego Costa after the Chelsea striker was
involved in a series of clashes during a feisty 0-0
draw at Vicarage Road.
Costa appeared fortunate to avoid a red card after he
pushed over Watford defender Sebastian Prodl and
then shoved Juan Carlos Paredes later in the first
half.
The second offence infuriated Watford's players and
finally prompted referee Mike Dean to book Costa.
The Spain international had already been given a
retrospective three-game ban this season after Dean
failed to send him off following clashes with Arsenal
pair Laurent Koscielny and Gabriel.
But Chelsea interim manager Hiddink felt Costa was
more sinned against than sinner on this occasion.
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