Dirty Diego's off the hook

DIEGO COSTA will not face any action for his studs-up challenge on Vincent Kompany. The FA confirmed yesterday that as referee Mike Dean had witnessed their 70th-minute clash on Wednesday and awarded a free-kick no further action can be taken against the Chelsea star. Striker Costa caught Manchester City skipper Kompany in the right knee as he lay on the ground during the Blues’ 2-1 win which kept them seven points clear at the top of the Premier League. In September 2015 the same official failed to spot Costa (left) put his hands into the face of Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny in a 2-0 victory over the Gunners. The Spanish international was given a three-match retrospective

ban after video evidence was used.

There was more good news for Chelsea yesterday when boss Antonio Conte said his future is at Stamford Bridge, despite rumours of a return to Italy.

The 47-year-old former Juventus and Italy head coach has been linked with a move to Inter Milan after impressing in his first season in England, which could yet end with a league and cup double.

Conte, who signed a three-year contract last July, insists he is going nowhere.

“We are fighting hard,” he said. “We’re trying to finish this season by achieving something great and unexpected.

“Then we will certainly try to build something great together.”

Asked if that meant next season, Conte said: “Yes, for the next season.”

Chelsea lead the Premier League by seven points from Spurs and need 18 more from their final eight games to clinch the title.