Arsenal v Chelsea: Five incidents that made this game a huge rivalry

3) Ashley Cole move

A big incident that really increased the hatred levels between Arsenal and Chelsea was Ashley Cole’s move from the Gunners to the Blues in the summer of 2006, leaving due to a dispute over his pay in north London. Cole was booed by his old fans ever since then, though he willl feel his move was justified due to the success he enjoyed at Stamford Bridge.