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Scolari - Hands off Essien
Friday 5th December 12:36

Luiz Felipe Scolari has issued a 'hands off' warning over Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien.

Muntari holds Essien hope
Thursday 4th December 12:52

Sulley Muntari hopes Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will one day join him at Inter Milan.

Essien not setting return date
Friday 14th November 10:44

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has refused to set a date for his comeback from a knee injury.

Essien unconvinced by Gunners
Sunday 9th November 17:04

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien believes Arsenal place too much emphasis on playing beautiful football.

Essien expects long lay-off
Sunday 2nd November 16:59

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien believes it could be as late as March before he returns to action.

Scolari reveals double boost
Friday 24th October 16:52

Ashley Cole could return against Liverpool, while Michael Essien may also be back a month earlier than expected.

Prem stars up for African gong
Wednesday 15th October 11:33

Four English-based players have been nominated for the African Footballer of the Year award.

Cech warns Robinho
Thursday 11th September 11:06

Petr Cech says the Chelsea squad are determined to show Robinho he made a mistake in joining Manchester City.

Drogba could face City
Wednesday 10th September 08:10

Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari hopes Didier Drogba can play 45 minutes against Man City.

Essien blow for Chelsea
Tuesday 9th September 12:53

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a cruciate knee ligament injury.

Essien worry for Chelsea
Saturday 6th September 12:23

Chelsea face a nervous wait over the fitness of Michael Essien after he sustained an ankle injury.

Essien - We'll win the title
Wednesday 23rd July 08:18

Michael Essien believes Chelsea are the clear favourites to win the Premier League trophy this season.

Essien urges Drogba deal
Tuesday 22nd July 16:59

Michael Essien is hoping that Didier Drogba will become the next player to commit his future to Chelsea.

Essien pens new Blues deal
Tuesday 22nd July 09:04

Chelsea have handed a new five-year contract to midfield star Michael Essien.

Ron may reunite with Scolari
Friday 13th June 07:35

Ronaldinho's brother and agent has hinted that the Barcelona forward could link up with Luiz Felipe Scolari at Chelsea.

Essien to stay at Chelsea
Sunday 8th June 10:25

Michael Essien has confirmed he will remain at Chelsea, amid speculation of a move to Inter.

Inter not chasing Drogba
Thursday 5th June 08:47

Inter technical director Marco Branca has revealed that Jose Mourinho is not looking for a new striker.

Essien rejects Inter talk
Wednesday 4th June 19:01

Michael Essien is not to be reunited with former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho at Internazionale.

Mourinho eyes raid on the Bridge
Tuesday 3rd June 14:21

Jose Mourinho admits his first act as Inter manager could be to stage a transfer raid on Chelsea.

Essien keeps Blues in hunt
Thursday 17th April 19:32

Chelsea kept alive their title hopes with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.

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