Essien is better than last year
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Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien said he had learned valuable lessons from his debut Premier League campaign and was putting them to good effect with more consistent performances this season.
The Ghana international enjoyed a solid first season in England after leaving Olympique Lyon in August 2005 but was also involved in controversy over his aggressive tackling.
"These things happen in football and you have to take it and forget about the bad things and keep going," Essien said.
"Now I am a little bit careful but my game is hard and I play hard and fair."
The Ghanaian has been outstanding this season and was particularly effective in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
"I think I'm getting better and better," said Essien. "The more you keep playing the more you keep improving and I'm really happy with my performance.
"I can read the game much better than before. When opposing players are coming to me they are coming strongly so I just have to be strong and control my temper.
"So far, so good, no problems. I'm happy with that."
The Ghana international enjoyed a solid first season in England after leaving Olympique Lyon in August 2005 but was also involved in controversy over his aggressive tackling.
"These things happen in football and you have to take it and forget about the bad things and keep going," Essien said.
"Now I am a little bit careful but my game is hard and I play hard and fair."
The Ghanaian has been outstanding this season and was particularly effective in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
"I think I'm getting better and better," said Essien. "The more you keep playing the more you keep improving and I'm really happy with my performance.
"I can read the game much better than before. When opposing players are coming to me they are coming strongly so I just have to be strong and control my temper.
"So far, so good, no problems. I'm happy with that."
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