(Rui Vieira/Associated Press)LONDON — Top-scorer Diego Costa wasn’t missed by English Premier League leader Chelsea. West Ham, which beat Crystal Palace, went public with Payet’s bombshell that he wants to leave and is refusing to play. The situation surrounding Costa isn’t as clear, with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte’s coy answers after beating Leicester highlighting deeper issues. WEST HAM 3, CRYSTAL PALACE 0Andy Carroll helped West Ham fans forget Payet’s unsettling conduct by scoring an eye-catching bicycle kick as West Ham’s three-match losing run in all competitions ended. HULL 3, BOURNEMOUTH 1Nov. 6: The last time Hull won in the Premier League and the last time Abel Hernandez started a game.

Source: Washington Post January 14, 2017 21:41 UTC