Michael Essien talks about Champions League exit in 2009 whiles playing for Chelsea

Published on: 28 August 2018

Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien has been speaking about how he felt after Chelsea's exit from the UEFA Champions League in 2009.

Essien netted a stunning strike but his goal was cancelled out by Andres Iniesta as Chelsea exited the competition on goal difference.

And when was asked about his most memorable games and said: “I would have to say my first game, a 1-0 win at home against Arsenal in 2005.

“We won and Didier scored a bit of a lucky goal. I came on as a sub in the second half so it always sticks in my mind.

“The one against Barcelona in 2009, when I scored, also stands out but unfortunately we couldn’t progress to the final that night.

“Lastly I would say the game against Arsenal when I scored with a long shot in 2006. Those two goals were probably the best I’ve scored but if I had to choose between them I think it would be the Arsenal one because it’s always great to score against your rivals and it means a lot to the fans, it sticks in their minds.”

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