"For the record, Diego did not bite me" - Gareth Barry
Gareth Barry has taken to Social Media to clear up Diego Costa's 'love bite' last night.
Barry has probably saved Diego Costa a lengthy Suarez-style ban, who was banned for four months and nine international matches for a bite on Chiellini at the World Cup, and for 10 games after he bit Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic.
The internet went into meltdown, as Costa's 'bite' on Barry went viral.
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Barry took to social media platform Fanzai to tell his side of the story:
The official Chelsea Twitter account also set about fighting the fire:
A club spokesman said: 'Diego spoke to club officials after the game and expressed regret over his reaction to the challenge from... (1/2)
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 12, 2016
...Gareth Barry that led to his red card, but Diego was also very clear that he did not bite him at any point during that altercation.'(2/2)
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 12, 2016