Michael Essien

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2009/10 ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE STATS
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Ancelotti in no rush to buy new players

Soccernet staff

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted he will not be rushing into the transfer market after the club's ban was suspended on Friday.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2009

Chelsea fearing loss of Drogba and Essien

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent

While Sir Alex begins the mind games by building up Chelsea in the expectation of knocking them down, there is a real fear among the Geriacticos of the Bridge that their championship charge will be hurt more by the African Nations Cup than by Manchester United on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Aguero flattered by links with Chelsea move

Soccernet staff

Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero has insisted he remains happy at the Spanish club - but also revealed that he is flattered to be linked with a move to Chelsea.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Chelsea put off by Sergio Aguero's £40m price tag

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent

Chelsea have been quoted 45 million euros for Atletico Madrid's wonder striker Sergio Aguero, who scored twice against Carlo Ancelotti's side in the Champions League this week, but may cool their interest due to financial concerns.

Story | Conversation | November 06, 2009

Bolton 0-4 Chelsea: Trotters trounced by Blues

...Anelka cross, then Jaaskelainen touched over another effort from the big striker before saving from Anelka.Michael Essien flashed an angled effort just wide, before Drogba got clear and was only halted by Jaaskelainen...

Story | October 31, 2009

Bolton Wanderers v Chelsea: Preview

...and Hilario (concussion) are all out.However, Chelsea welcome back John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho, Nicolas Anelka, Michael Essien and Frank Lampard. They were all rested in midweek.Carlo Ancelotti insists he still has belief...

Preview | October 30, 2009

Euro champions Spain dominate FIFA award list

Soccernet staff

Reigning FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is in the running to retain his title after being named on a 23-man shortlist for this season's award, but Euro 2008 champions Spain dominate the list.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Chelsea 4-0 Bolton Wanderers: Blues cruise

Chelsea cruised into the quarter-finals of the Carling Cup with an easy 4-0 fourth-round victory over Bolton at Stamford Bridge.

Story | October 28, 2009

Chelsea v Bolton Wanderers: Preview

...side for the visit of Bolton in the Carling Cup.John Terry, Petr Cech, Ricardo Carvalho, Michael Essien, Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Nicolas Anelka are all rested.Paulo Ferreira, Alex, Deco, Daniel Sturridge...

Preview | October 27, 2009

Drogba has Chelsea goal record in his sights

Reuters

Didier Drogba has Bobby Tambling's record tally of 202 goals for Chelsea in his sights, the Ivory Coast striker said on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009

Joe Cole happy to press Chelsea, England claims

Soccernet staff

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole was a man on a World Cup mission after his first Premier League start since January went like clockwork. It was a fresh start in more ways than one for Cole - Saturday was the winger's first ever time playing through the centre of the park.

Story | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Chelsea top as Stoke stun Spurs

Dale Johnson

Frank lampard's brace helped Chelsea move to the top of the Premier League after the Blues demolished Blackburn Rovers 5-0.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Chelsea 5-0 Blackburn

...s side with two goals from Frank Lampard, one a penalty, plus others from Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and an own goal from Gael Givet.The game was so one-sided that had Chelsea...

Story | October 24, 2009

Can Chelsea's old guard last the distance?

Harry Harris

Harry Harris on his is concerns that Chelsea's old guard may not last the distance.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Allardyce undone by Blues

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer was at Stamford Bridge to witness a bad day at the office for Sam Allardyce.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009