Ashley Cole has opened up on the reasons behind his controversial move from Arsenal to Chelsea in 2006. The former England left-back faced a barrage of criticism after his switch across London, with many Gunners fans accusing him of chasing a higher wage. However, Cole has explained that a change of mentality among the Arsenal squad was the biggest factor in his decision to leave the Emirates for Stamford Bridge. Cole won two Premier League titles during his time with the Gunners, including being part of the 2003/04 ‘Invicibles’ squad, while he also picked up three FA Cups and two Community Shields. Premier League lockdown survey: Should football return despite coronavirus?

Source: Express May 24, 2020 09:23 UTC