Stoke
City and Chelsea have resolved a dispute that saw Diego Costa accused by a
steward, Sky sources understand.
Costa was accused over an incident at the Britannia Stadium during the home
side's 1-0 win on Saturday, with a steward making a complaint to referee
Anthony Taylor.
The flashpoint happened when Costa went to retrieve the ball from the
entrance to the players tunnel after Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross slid
across to stop it going out for a corner.
A Chelsea spokesman branded the accusation as "utter nonsense", although it
is understood Taylor will include the incident in his match report.
But Stoke and Chelsea officials met after the game, with both sides
accepting that no further action was necessary, and this agreement was also
communicated to the referee.
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