Michael Essien

Chelsea's famous five all fit as to bolster Big Phil Scolari's tilt at the title

today as five key players moved a step nearer to first-team returns. With the Blues top of the table, having scored 29 goals in 12 matches and won all six away games in the process, manager Luiz Felipe Scolari may now soon be...

Sierra Leone: Republicans Bounce Back to Premier League

Posted to the web 11 November 2008 Sahr Morris Jr Leone Stars' and Willem II Tilburg midfielder, Ibrahim Kargbo aka Obreh is among the nominees for this year's Abu Dhabi media company 'Super Award.' The Abu Dhabi media company...

Football: Frank Lampard warns Manchester United it's tougher to chase

Chelsea extended their lead over Manchester United to eight points with victory at Blackburn. Photograph: Carl Recine/Action Images Jose Mourinho, the manager Frank Lampard felt closest to, once said that the Premier League is...

Ghana: Liberty Duo Head to Kpandu

Posted to the web 10 November 2008 Liberty Professionals duo Daniel Yeboah and Kofi Nti Boakye have moved to Heart of Lions as the Kpandu side boost their squad for their first forays into next season's African Champions...

Essien: Sexy football is not enough

Chelsea star Michael Essien explains how Arsenal's attractive football is not enough to guarantee consistent success. Catch the full interview on Inside Sport, BBC One at 2305, Monday 10 November The BBC is not responsible for...

Stylish Arsenal lack substance, says Essien

Michael Essien. Photograph: Jamie McDonald/Getty Images Chelsea's midfielder Michael Essien has taunted Arsenal by claiming they are all style and no substance. Arsène Wenger's team have not won a trophy since 2005 and sit six...

Pretty Gunners don't impress Essien

Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien believes Arsenal place too much emphasis on playing beautiful football and not enough on winning. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has been criticised in recent weeks following a number of surprise...

Chelsea's return to top of Premier League tarnished by Paul Ince row

Chelsea's return to the top of the Premier League on Sunday was surrounded by controversy after assistant manager Ray Wilkins was involved in a blazing row with Blackburn's Paul Ince and midfielder Michael Essien accused...

Chelsea turn up the title heat while Wenger predicts tight title race

Chelsea turn up the title heat while Wenger predicts 'tightest title race for years' By Matt Barlow Chelsea stormed back to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 2-0 win at Blackburn and a vow that they have the bottle...

Paper Talk: Jussi to stay a Trotter

Jussi Jaaskelainen insists he will not leave Bolton within the next four years while Manchester City are interested in midfielder Axel Witsel. DAILY MAIL The FA's Respect campaign was in tatters last night after Joe Kinnear...