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Mendy more crucial than Lukaku to Chelsea's Premier League hopes - ex-Nigeria striker Olorundare

The Senegal star turned heads with his brilliant display against Arsenal, and he has been tipped to play a key role if the Blues are to win the league

Chelsea’s Premier League title ambitions rest largely on the shoulders of Edouard Mendy and not Romelu Lukaku, says former Nigeria international Dele Olorundare.

The Blues continued their impressive start to the 2021-22 English top-flight campaign with a 2-0 defeat of Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.

First-half strikes from new signing Lukaku and Reece James propelled the reigning European kings past Mikel Arteta’s men in front of their home fans.