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Feb 2025
1h 5m

Chelsea 2-1 West Ham: Felix farce, AWOL ...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy review Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham - a game that through up more questions than answers. Where is the Jadon Sancho of earlier this season, and are the Blues now too reliant on Cole Palmer? Mikel also discusses his reunion with John Terry and gives his verdict on the transfer deadline day deals at the Bridge, including Joa ... Show More
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