Tottenham's Mousa Dembele is determined to control his emotions after getting a six-game ban for clashing with Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge.

The 28-year-old was one of nine Spurs players to be given yellow cards in the 2-2 draw, while his own personal ban for violent conduct followed a touchline tangle during which he attempted to gouge Costa's eyes.

Dembele told Sky Sports News HQ: "It was a very emotional game and you react to things and now I have to learn from this.

"But my intention was not to do something bad to him. It is not in my character to be so emotional.

"I'm disappointed about the six-game ban but I know they want to give a message but I will move on.

"Hopefully we can keep the passion but do it better. We can be proud of ourselves and take the positives into next season."