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Dec 16
1h 45m

Advice for Maresca, Salah backing & Nige...

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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Settle in, folks as John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy bring you this extended version of Taking the Mikel, and for good reason, as there’s no shortage of talking points. In this episode, the guys try to decipher Enzo Maresca’s cryptic post-match comments as Chelsea return to winning ways, while Mikel has some friendly advice for the Blues boss. Mikel al ... Show More
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