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Friday May 9th


10:59
Chelsea v Bolton - BBC
"...John Mikel OBI, Didier DROGBA, Michael ESSIEN, Ricardo CARVALHO, ASHLEY COLE and LAMPARD have all been sent off in Premier League matches this season. If selected:-..."
 

Wednesday May 7th


11:07
What if Blatter's rules were enforced now? - Setanta
"...position as Ashley Cole. Petr Cech; Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho, John Terry, Ashley Cole; Claude Makelele, Michael Ballack, Frank Lampard; Shaun..."
 

Monday May 5th


17:49
Chelsea win sets up dramatic finale - Setanta
"...of a poor first touch and finish after Michael Essien led a break forward and played the German into space inside the box. A number of poor shots from both sides..."

17:57
Newcastle v Chelsea stats&ratings - Setanta
"...5.5 Wayne Bridge 6 Geremi (off 71) 6 Michael Essien 7.5 Nicky Butt 7 John Obi Mikel 6 Joey Barton 6 Michael Ballack *8 Mark Viduka (off 46) 6.5 Nicolas Anelka (off 66) 5..."
 

Friday May 2nd


10:17
Newcastle v Chelsea - BBC
"...days. John Mikel OBI, Didier DROGBA, Michael ESSIEN, Ricardo CARVALHO, ASHLEY COLE and LAMPARD have all been sent off in Premier League matches this season. If selected:-..."
 

Thursday May 1st


12:27
Chelsea v Liverpool ratings - ITV News
"...should have saved Babel's shot. 6/10 Michael Essien: Playing at right-back, the Ghana international managed to get forward but attended to his defensive duties. Produced a..."
 

Wednesday April 30th


18:41
Champions League LIVE! - Setanta
"...The teams are out: Chelsea: Petr Cech; Michael Essien, Ricardo Carvalho, John Terry, Ashley Cole; Claude Makelele, Frank Lampard, Michael Ballack; Salomon Kalou, Joe Cole,..."

22:18
Chelsea v Liverpool ratings/stats - Setanta
"...Liverpool Petr Cech 5.5 Jose Reina 6 Michael Essien 7.5 Alvaro Arbeloa 5 Ricardo Carvalho 7 Jamie Carragher 7 John Terry 7 Martin Skrtel (off 22) 6 Ashley Cole 6.5 John..."
 

Tuesday April 29th


23:28
CHELSEA v LIVERPOOL: Key Battles - Daily Mail
"...and was imperious at Anfield. MICHAEL ESSIEN v STEVEN GERRARD Essien missed the first leg through suspension but he will probably return for the game in west..."

23:27
CHELSEA v LIVERPOOL: Past Meetings - Daily Mail
"...goalless but the rancour increased with Michael Essien escaping a red card for a horrendous challenge on Dietmar Hamann which UEFA later deemed warranted a ban. 2006-07..."
 

Monday April 28th


11:46
Lampard poised for Chelsea return - BBC
"...Player and disciplinary info Chelsea's Michael Essien is suspended for this match; Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Fabio Aurelio will be suspended for the..."

10:21
Lampard back to boost Chelsea's quest for Champions League glory - Daily Mail
"...with Claude Makelele, which will mean Michael Essien having to play at right-back. Chelsea have now gone 19 games unbeaten in the Premier League and Ballack believes they..."
 

Sunday April 27th


16:29
Ballack: Chelsea have come from nowhere to put the pressure on United - Daily Mail
"...counts: Michael Ballack celebrates with Michael Essien Read more... Ballack was a member of the table-topping Bayer Leverkusen side eight years ago that eventually lost the..."

23:01
Fergie loses title thread - Grant joy as United gamble backfires - Daily Mail
"...claims. Michael Carrick blocked Michael Essien's cross with his arm. Last Thursday Grant suggested Ballack practise penalties in the knowledge that Lampard would be..."
 

Saturday April 26th


22:44
Boro top of the list for Sidwell - Daily Mail
"...to sign a replacement and also have Michael Essien, Michael Ballack, John Obi Mikel and Claude Makelele vying for places in central midfield. Sidwell has not even been..."

16:30
Chelsea win takes title race to the wire: Carrick hands a lifeline to Blues - Daily Mail
"...Michael Carrick handled a cross from Michael Essien. It was a sensational climax to an afternoon of high drama in west London and the win puts Chelsea level on points with..."

12:19
PREMIER LEAGUE LATEST: Follow all the action as it happens - Daily Mail
"...and Florent Malouda. Mikel John Obi, Michael Essien and Salomon Kalou were recalled. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson chose to leave Carlos Tevez and Cristiano Ronaldo on the..."

12:13
Premier League LIVE! - Setanta
"...with the midfielder's place taken by Michael Essien. John Obi Mikel replaces Claude Makelele, while Salomon Kalou is preferred in attack to Florent Malouda. Chelsea: Cech,..."

16:01
Chelsea v Man United stats and ratings - Setanta
"...with the midfielder's place taken by Michael Essien. John Obi Mikel replaced Claude Makelele, while Salomon Kalou was preferred in attack to Florent Malouda. What do..."

14:46
Ballack's double reins in United - Setanta
"...the trickery and power of Joe Cole and Michael Essien. Cole struck the post with a snap-shot midway through the half and United had offered only a flashed shot high and..."
 

Friday April 25th


15:09
Grant: We are thinking of Lamps - ITV News
"...respect for Lampard's loss. Grant has Michael Essien back after being suspended for the UEFA Champions League semi-final against Liverpool last Tuesday night. He is a ready..."

14:42
Micah Richards column - BBC
"...I have swapped with Rio Ferdinand, Michael Essien and Steven Gerrard. My favourite of all time though is Thierry Henry's from last year. That one is on the wall, and the..."

00:48
Lampard to miss title showdown against United after mum Pat dies - Daily Mail
"...Bridge, manager Avram Grant can recall Michael Essien to the midfield after suspension and pair him with Michael Ballack. Referring to matters on the field, the Germany..."

10:54
Chelsea v Manchester United preview - Setanta
"...after the sad death of his mother but Michael Essien returns from suspension to add his power to the midfield. Nicolas Anelka is an option for Grant if he decides to attack..."


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