Diego Costa is "perfect" for Chelsea, according to team-mates Pedro and Cesc Fabregas .
The 28-year-old striker scored his 52nd Chelsea goal on his 100th appearance and celebrated by gesturing about all the noise which has surrounded him since missing the win at Leicester, officially due to a back injury.
Former Barcelona forward Pedro said: "He is perfect for this team.
"I have played with important people, important players like (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic (at Barcelona).
"But Costa is a very good striker too, a very good runner, strong physically and scores more goals for the team."
Fabregas says Costa is integral to Chelsea's bid to win the Premier League title.
"We need him if we want to achieve our targets," Fabregas said.
"It was a good goal and he's always there when we need him.
"We know what Diego brings to the team, nothing needs to be said about that. We're pleased he's back."