Michael Essien was a different breed altogether 🔥:

▪️ José Mourinho 🗣 "If I could have 11 Essiens, I’d win everything. He was incredible — the ultimate professional."

▪️ Didier Drogba 🗣 "There was no other midfielder like Michael. His power, his energy, his heart — unbelievable."

▪️ John Terry 🗣 "If I could take one player into a battle, it was Essien. He never gave up. A warrior."

▪️ Petr Čech 🗣 "He could play right-back, centre-back, midfield, anywhere. And he’d be world-class in every role."

▪️ Cesc Fàbregas 🗣 "He covered every blade of grass. You felt like you were playing against two players, not one."

▪️ Steven Gerrard 🗣 "Essien was a nightmare to play against. Strong, quick, intelligent — a complete midfielder."

▪️ Gary Neville 🗣 "One of the strongest players I’ve ever faced. He made Chelsea’s midfield almost unbeatable."

The league ain't ready for these two 🔥

Nor is it ready for Cole Palmer's new hat game 🤨😅

Last night Erling Haaland was flagged offside for the first time in a Premier League away match since 2023 🤯

...and it was extremely tight 👀😅

Marc Cucurella on his failed move to Man City ❌:

"Man City wanted me before I joined Chelsea. They were on fire, one of the best teams in the world.

I wanted to go. When they come as they did, when Guardiola asks, you’ll go on your knees if necessary. But the clubs couldn’t reach an agreement.

Brighton had demands that were out of the market, and it couldn’t be done."

(via Movistar)

By this time last year, Alexander Isak only had four goals in all comps ⚽️

He finished the season with 27 goals 🔥

Kylian Mbappé has been instrumental to Real Madrid's success, scoring 23 of their 41 goals across competitions this season, the highest percentage of a team's goals by a player in Europe's Top-5 Leagues 💪

Amad Diallo was asked what he hopes will happen in the next couple of years at Man United 💭

Eric Garcia has played as a center back, right back and defensive midfielder this season under Hansi Flick. He has recorded above-average ratings while performing in those positions 😳

Garcia has been one of Flick’s most versatile pieces this season ♟

It's no coincidence that Cole Palmer is back in December 🥶

This story about Neymar's injury that almost left him unable to walk after the 2014 World Cup 🙏

Arda Güler's reaction to Real Madrid's fantastic team goal 😮‍💨

Mbappe and Camavinga practiced their celebration in training and hit it in the game 😂

BIG BALLERS! 😮‍💨

Another headed goal for Mikel Merino 🔥

That’s seven out of his last ten league goals scored with his head 🤯

Noni Madueke ➡️ Ben White ➡️ Mikel Merino

Madueke ran straight over to Ben White to celebrate with first 😅

Florian Wirtz had a brilliant run to get what looked like his first goal for Liverpool but it was ruled an own goal.

His initial shot was going wide before it was deflected in.

Mo Salah watching Liverpool vs. Sunderland from the bench 👀

Bukayo Saka made up for missing this chance with a goal 😅

Kylian Mbappé has been on a heater 😮‍💨

He leads LALIGA in:

• Goals scored
• Chances created
• Total G/A

Chelsea are unpredictable this season 😅

Unai Emery channelling his inner Tim Sherwood by throwing his coat 😡🧥

He then couldn't get it back on. Nightmare 😅