Cole in for Essien

Chelsea open their busy Christmas schedule without Michael Essien who sits out today’s west London derby against Fulham with bronchitis.

Cole in for Essien
Mon, 26 Dec, 2005 - 12:49

Chelsea open their busy Christmas schedule without Michael Essien who sits out today’s west London derby against Fulham with bronchitis.

Joe Cole drops back into midfield to cover for Essien with Shaun Wright-Phillips taking his fellow England international’s place on the wing.

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