Mikel Makes Record Appearance As Blues Play Watford

John Obi Mikel of Chelsea today hit a milestone after replacing Spanish Midfielder Cesc Fabregas in the Boxing day tie against Watford at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea’s Nigerian midfielder made his 350th appearance for the blues today when returnee interim manager Guus Hiddink gave him a chance to replace Cesc Fabregas in the 2-2 home draw against Watford.

Mikel Joined Chelsea in 2006 from Lyn Oslo amidst some controversy but as since gone on to establish himself as one of the longest serving Chelsea players in recent history.

John Obi Mikel
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Mikel Obi has not been as busy as most players in the current squad but he must be doing something right in training as Manager after manager as kept him in the squad.

The midfielder as won The Europa Cup, The Champions League, two League Cups, two Premier League titles, and four FA Cup trophies.

Serena Williams Named AP Women’s Athlete Of The Year

American Tennis Superstar Serena Williams has been named the AP Women’s Athlete Of the Year again, this is the fourth time that Williams will be named as AP Women’s Athlete Of The Year after winning it previously in 2002, 2009 and 2013.

The Tennis Star who ended the year Ranked number one garnered more votes than US Women’s National Football team’s Carli Loyd who finished in second place and Defeated UFC Star Ronda Rousey who finished in third place.

This Award is quick on the heels of the announcement by the ITF that Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic have both been named Players of the Year Once again.

The results for the AP Male Athlete Of The Year are expected to be announced today.

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