Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma admits striker 'loves to cheat'

Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma has admitted that his teammate Diego Costa loves to cheat in order to win.

Costa has been in the news for his tantrums which led to the dismal of .

Costa sparked huge debate after he avoided being sent off from the game while Gabriel was shown a red card for reacting.

Zouma has however admitted his teammate likes to cheat.

"No, we're not surprised because we know Diego," Zouma said.

Read: Diego Costa does not trouble Del Bosque

"Everyone knows Diego and this guy likes to cheat a lot and put the opponent out of his game.

"That happened in the game but he's a really nice guy. We're proud to have him, like the other players, and we're happy to win this."

Costa will today know whether he will face any charges over his actions in the game.

The striker was caught on video slapping the face of Arsenal defender Laurent Koscienly and used his chest to bring the defender down while challenging him.

Read: Costa not to blame for Arsenal defeat

FA chiefs are studying controversial referee Mike Dean’s match report on the incident towards the end of the first half at Stamford Bridge before deciding whether to punish the Chelsea forward.

If Dean missed him clawing at Koscielny’s cheek or swinging his arm into his face, he could yet face a three match ban for the incident.

Watch the incidence below: