The centre-forward was strongly linked with a move to the Chinese Super League in the January transfer window after reports of a falling-out with Chelsea staff, and it now appears that Costa will be leaving London this summer
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Moses was sent off in the 68th minute by referee Anthony Taylor for falling to the floor under no contact in the Arsenal penalty area, having been booked earlier in the second half for a foul on Danny Welbeck
The contest had an almost testimonial feel to it at times, with Chelsea wrapping up the title with time to spare and Sunderland already confirmed to go down as the bottom-placed side, giving Antonio Conte the chance to give John Terry a rather choreographed send-off
The Nigerian had struggled to hold down a regular spot at Chelsea before Conte’s appointment at Stamford Bridge last summer and had spent various loan spells away from the west London club
Moses has been a revelation in a right-wing-back role in Antonio Conte’s team
The 26-year-old was an outcast at the Blues across a three-year spell, being sent out on loan to Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United
Moses has hardly missed a game for the Blues this season, having spent most of the first four years of his Chelsea career on loan
Abraham has spent the season on loan at Bristol City, and his 23 goals from 40 appearances in the Championship has led to numerous clubs allegedly competing for his signature next season
Since signing for the Blues in 2012, Moses has spent loan spells at Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United respectively, but under Antonio Conte, he has flourished in the right wing-back role in the team
The Cherries have picked up form since the start of March, with a five-game unbeaten run pulling them clear off the relegation battle
The Nigeria international has missed the Blues’ last two fixtures since the international break as a result of the minor problem, which it was initially feared would require surgery
The Nigeria international was absent for the Blues’ shock 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace at the weekend, three weeks after limping off the field against Manchester United
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Chelsea’s lead at the top of the English Premier League was cut to seven points after they suffered a shocking 1-2 home defeat
Antonio Conte’s side go into the game with a 10-point lead at the top of the table, but the Eagles will make the short trip to West London in good form themselves
Chelsea are 10 points clear at the top of the table after losing just once since the middle of September, and Antonio Conte will relish the opportunity to try to become the first man to leave the bet365 Stadium with three points in a league fixture since November 19
The summer tour marks the sixth time in 10 years that the Blues have visited Asia as part of their pre-season preparations
The visitors were forced to play the majority of the game with a numerical disadvantage after Ander Herrera was sent off with 10 minutes remaining in the first half
Prior to the Italian’s arrival at Stamford Bridge, Moses was a fringe player regarded for his attacking ability
The 26-year-old had signed for the Blues from Wigan back in August 2012, but had struggled for time on the pitch under Roberto Di Matteo, Rafael Benitez and Jose Mourinho
Kante proved to be one of the stand-out performers in Leicester’s remarkable title triumph in 2015-16 and has been similarly effective since moving to Stamford Bridge