The former Real Madrid player scored 25 goals at the London club since his signing in 2005 to 2014.

When Chelsea put up a poll for fans to select Essien’s favourite goal, they chose his UEFA Champions League goal against Barcelona.

But Michael Essien had other ideas.

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The Black Stars player selected his goal against Arsenal in the English Premier League as the best he scored in a blue shirt.

Talking about the goal, Essien said:

“My best goal is the one against Arsenal. I saw Frank Lampard and I just shouted for the ball and he just kind of laid it for me. The first thing that came into my mind was to hit and I took a great shot and it was at the back of the net.”

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Michael Essien's favourite goal for Chelsea