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Mar 2025
46m 34s

John Obi Mikel: ‘Chelsea will win the ti...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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Back to back Premier League wins for Chelsea have John Obi Mikel smiling again. That is, until Chris McHardy informs him of the Blues’ fixture list in the run in. gulp John also gives his verdict on Arsenal’s title ambitions after two more dropped points at Manchester United, and breaks why he think the title will be heading to West London before it ever goe ... Show More
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