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Oct 2024
53m 39s

John Obi Mikel verdict: Palmer no Lampar...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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Chelsea great John Obi Mikel has a smile on his face after Cole Palmer’s four-goal masterclass against Brighton. But he is calling for calm. And there’s good reason. John also picks through the wreckage of Manchester United’s 3-0 demolition at the hands of Tottenham and believes it’s time for a former Chelsea boss to come out of hibernation and take up the r ... Show More
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