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Sep 2024
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Creating a Nico Jackson MONSTER & why Ch...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel delivers his verdict after his former side’s 3-0 at West Ham. He devours a huge slice of humble pie after Nicolas Jackson’s two-goal showing plus he can’t hide his excitement as Moisés Caicedo finally shows his true colours.


As for Arsenal’s gamesmanship against Manchester City, John is under no illusions they learnt from the best: his Chelsea side - the original masters of the “dark arts”.

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