Romelu Lukaku vs Diego Costa: How the two leading stars fared as Everton took on Chelsea
PREMIER LEAGUE star strikers Romelu Lukaku and Diego Costa came head to head this afternoon as Chelsea took on Everton at Goodison Park.
The game saw chance after chance taken by both Lukaku and Costa but it was Pedro, Cahill and Willian who netted to give Chelsea all three points.
Reuters This picture says is all for Romelu Lukaku today after failing to provide any goals for Everton[/caption]
However all chances and efforts from Lukaku were soon forgotten about when Pedro scored a stunning strike to put Chelsea in the lead.
Romelu Lukaku failed to prove his £100 millon price tag today after his consistent effort of chances in the first half went missing in the second half.
Getty Images Costa managed 9 FPL points despite not providing Chelsea fans with his usual goal fest[/caption]
Diego Costa was also a threat on the pitch to the opposition but after hitting the side-netting and smashing his volley over the bar, he was unable to provide any goals for Chelsea.
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PA:Press Association Diego Costa celebrates with Willian as Chelsea secure all 3 points[/caption]
Lukaku and Costa are the prolific goalscorers in the Premier League and on the international stage.
So how did the two leading lights perform? Here, SunSport compares the performances of Lukaku and Costa..
Getty Images Lukaku's best effort of the game for Everton[/caption]
Creativity
Lukaku: He was a massive threat at the start of the game but went missing after his former club went 1-0 up. 2/5
Costa: His chances turned into the side netting and shots blocked throughout the game but despite Chelsea win was generally left frustrated after failing to score. 3/5
Teamwork
Lukaku: A poor afternoon for the star man of Everton as he didn't manage to provide anything for his team. 2/5
Costa: Despite failing to net for the blues, he was able to thrive off of his team-mates Pedro, Cahill and Willian. 3/5
Goal threat
Lukaku: Had an early shot and missed a sitter, failed to prove a point to his former club. 3/5
Costa: Vital chances in the first half but his team mates took over in the second half. 3/5
Influence
Lukaku: He was very much a threat in the first half but went missing in the second half and never returned. 2/5
Costa: Although his chances didn't turn into goals, his influence and determination helped his team mates to bag three goals for the blues. 3/5
Body language
Lukaku: His passion is there without a doubt but you can't help but think the big game ahead today left him with stage fright as he failed to help the toffees secure a win. 2/5
Costa: His facial expressions give away nothing during the game but if one thing is for sure there is never a dull moment with Costa on the pitch. 3/5
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