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John Obi Mikel: The Players Got Benitez Sacked

John Obi Mikel reveals all to Jim White, Simon Jordan & Danny Murphy about his controversial move to Chelsea despite signing for Manchester United, a difficult 30 minute meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and the ‘player power’ that got Rafa Benitez sacked at Stamford Bridge! 


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