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Wilkins doubts City challenge
Tuesday 5th October 09:41

Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins has questioned Man City's title credentials despite their good start.

Essien aware of City threat
Monday 4th October 12:24

Michael Essien believes Manchester City could pose the biggest threat to Chelsea's top flight crown.

Premier League contenders
Thursday 23rd September 18:14

Michael Essien is making great strides in the race to win the first PFA Fans' Player of the Month title.

Ancelotti hails Essien factor
Sunday 19th September 11:54

Carlo Ancelotti believes midfielder Michael Essien is the key to Chelsea's success this season.

Essien - Hard work ahead
Monday 13th September 16:59

Michael Essien says Chelsea still have a lot of work to do as they look to conquer Europe this season.

Essien puts Ghana on hold
Friday 3rd September 13:20

Ghana's Michael Essien has stood down from international football for the foreseeable future.

Essien eyes CL glory
Wednesday 1st September 16:32

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has set his sights on lifting the Champions League trophy this season.

Essien happy to be back
Saturday 21st August 11:54

Michael Essien is delighted to be back in Chelsea's first team and is excited about the season ahead.

Alex - Ramires like Essien
Wednesday 18th August 13:09

Chelsea defender Alex has compared new signing Ramires to current midfield star Michael Essien.

Essien holds injury hope
Friday 13th August 09:40

Michael Essien is hoping to draw a line under his injury nightmare to help Chelsea retain the title.

Essien delight at return
Saturday 17th July 17:50

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has expressed his delight at making a goalscoring return at Palace.

Chelsea duo near return
Wednesday 14th July 09:25

Chelsea duo Michael Essien and John Obi Mikel are set to be fit for the start of their team's title defence.

Essien - Ghana can win
Friday 2nd July 08:56

Michael Essien believes Ghana are more than capable of beating Uruguay in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Essien extends Blues stay
Friday 4th June 17:25

Michael Essien has signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at Chelsea until 2015.

Essien - I did all I could
Friday 4th June 11:14

Michael Essien has lifted the lid on his World Cup heartache, revealing he did all he could to make the cut.

Rajevac rocked by Essien blow
Friday 28th May 15:49

Milovan Rajevac has voiced his sadness at the news that Michael Essien will miss the World Cup.

Essien out of World Cup
Thursday 27th May 17:01

Ghana have been dealt a major blow with the news that Michael Essien will not be fit for the World Cup.

Essien awaits injury news
Wednesday 19th May 16:31

Michael Essien will learn whether he is fit enough to feature in Ghana's World Cup campaign within days.

Essien in Ghana's plans
Friday 7th May 21:35

Michael Essien has been included in a provisional 30-man squad for Ghana ahead of the World Cup.

Essien will not rush back
Saturday 24th April 22:56

Michael Essien insists he will not rush his return from injury as he tries to make this summer's World Cup.

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Reporters' notebook

Reporters' notebook

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Committed to last

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Wayne Rooney should not swap Man Utd for Chelsea, says Henry Winter

Wayne Rooney should not swap Man Utd for Chelsea, says Henry Winter

Henry Winter says Wayne Rooney would be foolish to leave Manchester United for Chelsea - or any other club - this summer.

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