Blues rest Essien for Bolton game

Chelsea rested midfielder Michael Essien after the exertions of their 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League in midweek.

Blues rest Essien for Bolton game

Chelsea rested midfielder Michael Essien after the exertions of their 3-1 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League in midweek.

John Mikel Obi replaced Essien in the holding role while Ricardo Carvalho was preferred to Alex in the centre of defence.

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