Ancelotti hails Essien express

Carlo Ancelotti acclaimed Michael Essien as one of the best midfielders in the world after his two-goal super show against woeful Wolves at Stamford Bridge.

Ancelotti hails Essien express
Sat, 21 Nov, 2009 - 18:18

Carlo Ancelotti acclaimed Michael Essien as one of the best midfielders in the world after his two-goal super show against woeful Wolves at Stamford Bridge.

Essien scored twice inside 10 minutes after Florent Malouda had put the Blues ahead in the fifth minute.

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