Boost for Conte as in-form Costa is passed fit

Chelsea forward Diego Costa has been passed fit to face Middlesbrough as Antonio Conte's men search for a sixth consecutive Premier League victory.

The Blues' fine form continued prior to the international break with a 5-0 home win against Everton - a match in which the striker scored - and they travel to play Boro on Sunday.

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