Chelsea legends Ashley Cole and Michael Essien surprise New York Blues fans with Premier League trophy

Surprise, surprise | Ashley Cole and Michael Essien show off their skills
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Vaishali Bhardwaj27 November 2017

Chelsea legends Ashley Cole and Michael Essien sprung a surprise on New York-based Blues fans when they turned up to a screening of the game against Liverpool with the Premier League trophy in their hands.

While Antonio Conte's side were preparing to play Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, Cole and Essien were busy preparing to hand 500 Chelsea supporters a welcome surprise in New York.

Travelling around the city in a special Chelsea branded bus with the word 'Champion' emblazoned along the side, the pair picked up several fans before alighting at the famous South Street Sea Port area of New York and taking a walk with the Premier League trophy.

Cole and Essien then headed to a special screening of Chelsea's game against Liverpool, which was attended by 500 Blues fans, who would no doubt have received a huge shock upon seeing two club legends walking in and watching the match alongside them.

Meeting fans | Michael Essien in New York
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There was time too for Cole and Essien to give their score predictions - with the former going for a 2-1 win for Chelsea while the latter foresaw a 1-0 victory for Conte's side.

Unfortunately for the pair, they were both wrong as Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool but it didn't prevent them from showing off their skills in a kick-about session with local children.

Watch the video below to see Cole and Essien surprise Chelsea fans in New York.

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