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Former star claims Blues will be a dominant force for the next 10 years

Michael Essien has claimed that his former club will be the dominant force in football for the next decade.

Essien spent nine years at the Bridge and won two league titles, four FA Cups and the Champions League.

“Chelsea have become a football force in Europe in the last ten years and I can see that carrying on for the next ten years or more,” the 31-year-old was quoted by the Sport Review.