Ryan Shawcross

Premier League: Chelsea boss Antonio Conte hails Diego Costa after victory over Stoke City

The controversial Spain striker was involved in numerous clashes with Stoke players, but managed to remain on the pitch and Conte praised the way Costa refused to be baited.

Premier League Preview: Expect another top-10 finish from evolved Stoke City

Stoke will go into the 2014-15 season high on confidence, the fact that there are no notable departures means that the core of the team is still present and they have strengthened further.