Chelsea 2-2 Watford: Diego Costa scores twice to salvage a point

A revitalised Diego Costa struck twice as Chelsea began their second spell under Guus Hiddink with a thrilling 2-2 draw at home to in-form Watford.

The Blues had to come from behind but will feel they should have claimed all three points as Oscar slipped and sent a potentially match-winning penalty ballooning into the stands with 10 minutes left.
Costa had given Chelsea a 32nd-minute lead, but Watford hit back as Troy Deeney tucked away a penalty and his ever-dangerous strike partner Odion Ighalo scored yet again after the break. 

Another classy Costa finish levelled things up, but Oscar's blooper meant a pulsating Boxing Day encounter ended with the sides sharing the spoils.
  

The Blues looked eager to impress early on and Costa headed Pedro's cross just over as they monopolised possession in the first 15 minutes.
But Watford quickly found their feet and Ighalo squandered a great chance to give them the advantage, pulling his shot well wide after Jurado's effort had fallen perfectly for him.

No quick-fix for Chelsea

Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Watford showed there will be no quick-fixes for the struggling champions

However, Willian's corners were a regular source of problems for the Watford defence and Chelsea took the lead when the Brazilian's cross bounced into the six-yard box off the heads of Gary Cahill and John Terry, and Costa swivelled expertly before volleying the ball into the back of the net.

Costa guides his shot past Gomes to make it 2-2 at Stamford Bridge

Suitably encouraged, Chelsea began to attack with gusto but Oscar shot over the bar after good work from Branislav Ivanovic and they then conceded an equaliser in bizarre fashion.
Ben Watson's right-wing corner appeared to pose little threat but Nemanja Matic completely misjudged its flight and ended up handling the ball right in front of the ref, giving Deeney (42) the chance to coolly roll his spot-kick into the net as Courtois dived off to his right.