Cole's two previous clubs will clash on Sunday with Arsenal pursuing the title and Chelsea seeking to secure an edge in the battle for Champions League qualification. Cole, now 45, insisted Arsenal went back on a contractual agreement. When Arsenal and Chelsea clashed in December 2006, sections of the Arsenal fanbase intensified their resentment towards Cole by brandishing counterfeit £20 notes adorned with his face. Ashley Cole went down as a Chelsea legendCole's controversial switch to Chelsea proved fruitful in the end. Speaking on ITV's Play To the Whistle in 2017, Cole confirmed he harboured no regrets about his decision to join Chelsea.

Source: Express March 01, 2026 06:17 UTC