Norwich City defender Sebastien Bassong says Chelsea striker Diego Costa is a "good guy" after their clash on Saturday.
Unlike his previous opponents, however, Bassong had nothing but respect for him.
The defender said: “It was enjoyable.
"That's what we're playing this type of game for, to face this kind of striker. And I think that suits me. It was a fair battle.
“It was about mutual respect. I gave him respect - not too much - and he gave me respect. And I think we knew what to expect from other and today was a good battle.
“Today he tried hard and I tried to contain him as much as I could, I thought it was going to be worse. I was surprised - he was a good guy.
“I was expecting a couple of elbows, a couple of kicks. I would have done the same! That's part of the game to be fair."