Michael Essien watches Chelsea vs Everton game from the stands

The midfield general was a cult hero for the Blues during his seven-year stint.

Essien is currently without a club after parting ways with Greek side Panathinaikos.

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The Ghanaian international sat next to former teammate Michael Ballack in the stands in to watch Mauricio Sarri's side.

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's was the hero and earned Everton a 0-0 at Stamford Bridge.

The stalemate left Chelsea two points behind Liverpool, who beat Fulham earlier on Sunday, with Manchester City having a chance to pull clear of the Blues against Manchester United later in the day.