Everton manager Roberto Martinez says Chelsea striker Diego Costa needs to learn to show his opponents respect.
The £32m signing from Atletico Madrid scored twice in a 6-3 win at Goodison but was booked for a clash with Seamus Coleman after the latter’s own goal.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho felt Everton players tried to aggravate Costa.
But Spaniard Martinez said: “There are certain foreign players who come to the Premier League who need to understand the ethics and the culture.”
Costa was involved in an altercation with home keeper Tim Howard after the striker appeared to goad Coleman for the own goal that put Chelsea 3-1 up.
Martinez added:
“The behavior in the British game is unique.
“The last thing you want to see is disrespect from a player to another player and I am sure he will learn that very quickly.
“There is a real professionalism and respect in the league so you can understand why the players weren’t happy with that, in the same way as trying to buy free-kicks with the way he plays.”
Diego Costa was confronted by Everton keeper Tim Howard after Chelsea’s third goal Costa has now scored four goals in three Premier League appearances as Chelsea maintained their 100% start to the season.
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