Costa denies going out for a bite

Chelsea star banished after altercation in loss to Everton

Controversial Chelsea striker Diego Costa insisted on Sunday he did not bite Gareth Barry's neck during the Blues' 2-0 FA Cup quarterfinal loss at Everton.

The fiery Chelsea star was shown a second yellow card by referee Michael Oliver in the 84th minute following an altercation with Barry, during which he moved his head towards the Everton midfielder's neck and appeared to attempt to bite him.