Chelsea's Michael Essien (top) challenges Manchester United's Michael Carrick during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London November 8, 2009. Reuters Pictures 1 week ago

Chelsea's Michael Essien (top) challenges Manchester United's Michael Carrick during their English Premier League soccer match at Stamford Bridge in London November 8, 2009.

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  1. Manchester United fans shout towards Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  2. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  3. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (L) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  4. Manchester City's Welsh forward Craig Bellemy (C) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  5. Manchester United's English defender Rio Ferdinand (L) vies with Manchester City's Argentinian forward Carlos Tevez during the English Premier League football match at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ANDREW YATES -- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  6. Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson (C) celebrates after his sides fourth goal during the English Premier League football match against manchester City at Old Trafford, Manchester, north-west England on September 20, 2009. --- FOR EDITORIAL USE Additional licence required for any commercial/promotional use or use on TV or internet (except identical online version of newspaper) of Premier League/Football League photos. Tel DataCo +44 207 2981656. Do not alter/modify photo.
  7. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Essien of Chelsea reacts during the Barclays Premiership match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2009 in London, England.
  8. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Essien of Chelsea celebrates his second goal with Juliano Belletti during the Barclays Premiership match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2009 in London, England.
  9. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Essien of Chelsea celebrates his second goal with Juliano Belletti during the Barclays Premiership match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2009 in London, England.
  10. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Essien of Chelsea celebrates scoring their second goal during the Barclays Premiership match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2009 in London, England.
  11. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Essien congratulates Florent Malouda of Chelsea on his opening goal during the Barclays Premiership match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2009 in London, England.
  12. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: John Terry of Chelsea congratulates Michael Essien and Florent Malouda during the Barclays Premiership match between Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on November 21, 2009 in London, England.
  13. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Michael Carrick of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford on November 21, 2009 in Manchester, England.
  14. DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 14: Injured England players John Terry and Michael Carrick look on during the International Friendly match between Brazil and England at the Khalifa Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Doha, Qatar.
  15. DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 13: Tom Huddlestone, Darren Bent, Jermaine Jenas and Michael Carrick warm up during the England training session at the Khalifa Stadium on November 13, 2009 in Doha, Qatar.
  16. ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: (L-R) Jermain Defoe, Tom Huddlestone, Jermaine Jenas, Ashley Young, Darren Bent and Michael Carrick of England warm up during a training session at London Colney on November 10, 2009 in St Albans, England.

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