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Chelsea hopeful of Diego Costa return for Arsenal showdown - but Blues will take no more risks

The Spaniard suffered his latest injury against Stoke on Saturday and is set for 15 days on the sidelines, with the trip to the Emirates on April 26 in his sights

Diego Costa is targeting Chelsea's showdown with Arsenal after his latest injury setback.

But Jose Mourinho is prepared to give Costa an extended break to overcome his hamstring problems if Chelsea have got the Premier League title virtually sewn up.

Chelsea striker Costa has been told he will be out for 15 days after limping off against Stoke on Saturday.

Spain international Costa has been told not to do any ball work this week, he will work on his physical strength and have intensive massages.

Costa is then due to see a muscle specialist recommended by Chelsea's medical staff to give him the all-clear to step up his rehabilitation and training.

In pictures: Chelsea 2-1 Stoke

Title favourites Chelsea face Arsenal on April 26 and Costa will be determined to play - but they will not take any more risks.

Chelsea boss Mourinho has been adamant that Costa will not need an operation on the problem which dates back to last season during the striker's spell at Atletico Madrid.

Costa played through the pain barrier with the hamstring injury and went to the World Cup with the issue still causing him problems.

Chelsea are confident that an extended rest will resolve the issue while Costa fears that if it does not clear up then he may go under the knife this summer.

Is this the new Man United away kit? Image of navy Adidas jersey leaked (and fans may like it)

United have signed a world record £75million-a-season deal with the sportswear giants and this could be the first away kit that they produce for the club

Could this be the first Manchester United away kit made by Adidas?

Leaked images have been found of a new navy number with United's badge and Chevrolet sponsor on them.

Controversially, the kit does not include Adidas' trademark three stripes down the arm, instead opting to have them underneath the sleeve down the side of the jersey.

The shirt has a red collar - not too dissimilar to rival Liverpool's away kit this season - but it is unclear what colour the shorts or socks would be for the kit.

United signed a world record £750million agreement with Adidas earlier this seasonto become the shirt manufacturer of the club. The deal ends United's 13-year association with Nike.

Adidas previously manufactured the club's kits in the 1980s, when Bryan Robson was in his pomp.

The deal will earn United £75million-a-year, which is far bigger than what any other club currently receives - and will significantly help United when it comes to Financial Fair Play.

These are not the first United kit leaks this season, with a white away kit previously circulated around social media.

European football's big kit deals - before 15/16

Club	Brand	Deal years	Annual worth
Real Madrid	Adidas	2012-20	£33million
Arsenal	Puma	2014-19	£30million
Barcelona	Nike	2008-18	£29million
Manchester United	Nike	2002-15	£28million
Liverpool	Warrior	2012-15	£27million
Chelsea	Adidas	2011-18	£21.5million
Juventus	Adidas	2016-22	£20million
Bayern Munich	Adidas	2012-20	£19.5million
Manchester City	Nike	2013-19	£13million
AC Milan	Adidas	2007-17	£13million