Diego Costa will be missing for Chelsea on Monday after finally rediscovering his scoring touch.

The Spanish striker netted a double in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Watford to take his Premier League season tally to five but will be unavailable for the trip to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United.

Costa obtained his fifth yellow card at Stamford Bridge on the weekend and his absence is likely to be a disadvantage to the Blues according to caretaker boss Guus Hiddink.

"It's a setback because he is now increasing his performance," Hiddink said.

"I can complain a lot but that's not my nature. We have to go on and find a solution as soon as possible, but it's a setback.

"We go there and it will be difficult, but we go with hope. I hope this team will show in every game the ambition they showed (on Saturday) in going for a win anywhere."

Costa's suspension is likely to hand a rare start to Loic Remy who scored in Chelsea's recent loss at Leicester City.