Mikel mocked following Chelsea’s crushing defeat to Arsenal

Former Nigerian footballer John Obi Mikel poses next to the trophy after performing the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League football tournament quarter-finals and semi-finals draw at the House of European Football in Nyon, on March 15, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)

Chris McHardy, co-host of Mikel Obi’s “ObiOne” podcast, poked fun at former Chelsea and Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Obi following Chelsea’s 5-0 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The heavy loss left Chelsea fans and supporters disheartened, especially after their star player Cole Palmer was absent, impacting the team’s performance.

Chelsea’s humiliating loss at the hands of Arsenal was a stark contrast to the club’s past glories during the Roman Abramovich era, leading to mockery from fans and football pundits. Chris McHardy took the opportunity to bant Mikel Obi, who spent a significant portion of his career with Chelsea. Mikel had a successful stint at Stamford Bridge, winning several major trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League.

Arsenal’s German midfielder Kai Havertz (2R) shoots to score their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 23, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP)

However, Chelsea’s decline under the new ownership of Todd Boehly, since Roman Abramovich sold the club, has led to considerable disappointment among fans and former players like Mikel Obi. Despite this, Mikel has expressed no regrets about joining Chelsea over Manchester United, even though he acknowledges that playing at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson could have brought more titles to his career.

His move to Chelsea in 2006 was a turning point,