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Chelsea legends Ashley Cole and Michael Essien stun fans by bringing Premier League trophy to New York for a screening of club's game at Liverpool

Chelsea fans in New York who attended a screening of Saturday's game with Liverpool got a surprise when club legends Ashley Cole and Michael Essien showed up... and brought the Premier League trophy with them.

A lucky group of US-based Blues were picked up Chelsea-branded bus with former players Cole and Essien on board.

The bus took them to a screening event attended by 500 Chelsea fans, who witnessed Antonio Conte's side draw 1-1 at Anfield via NBC's live coverage.

Michael Essien (left) and Ashley Cole marched the Premier League trophy through New York
Michael Essien (left) and Ashley Cole marched the Premier League trophy through New York
They had earlier surprised a bus-load of Chelsea fans on their way to watch a live screening
They had earlier surprised a bus-load of Chelsea fans on their way to watch a live screening
Blues fans got more than they had bargained for as they watched Liverpool v Chelsea on TV
Blues fans got more than they had bargained for as they watched Liverpool v Chelsea on TV

Cole and Essien had a kickabout with two of NBC's pundits.