Essien the Key as Blues Put Pressure on United ; .. Star's Return Vital, Says Malouda [Edition 2]
FLORENT MALOUDA today claimed Michael Essien holds the key to Chelsea's battle for silverware on three fronts, writes James Olley.
The Blues climbed to second in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge yesterday..
Essien, making his first League start since recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury, scored the crucial goal to cut Manchester United's lead to just four points, although Sir Alex Ferguson's side have a game in hand. With Champions League and FA Cup engagements to come, Malouda believes his fellow midfielder can inspire the club's push for honours after their season was re- ignited by the arrival of boss Guus …
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Article title: Essien the Key as Blues Put Pressure on United ; .. Star's Return Vital, Says Malouda [Edition 2].
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Newspaper title: The Evening Standard (London, England).
Publication date: March 16, 2009.
Page number: 61.
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