Ashley Cole believes the current Arsenal team can end the club’s long wait for the Premier League title by winning the competition at the end of this season.
The former Arsenal defender has been closely following Mikel Arteta’s side as they pursue their first league crown since the famous Invincibles campaign of 2003,2004. Arsenal has enjoyed an impressive season so far and currently appears to be one of the strongest teams in England.
With the campaign entering its decisive phase, the Gunners will be determined to meet expectations and maintain their strong position at the top of the table. Their consistent performances throughout the season have placed them in a promising position as they approach the final stretch of matches.
Arsenal showing title-winning qualities
This Arsenal team has demonstrated the qualities required to become champions. Strong performances across several competitions have highlighted both the depth of the squad and the confidence within the group.
The team has remained competitive in multiple tournaments, and it would not be surprising if they manage to secure more than one trophy before the end of the campaign. Their first opportunity to lift silverware will come in the Carabao Cup.
Arsenal has already reached the final of that competition, where they will look to convert their progress into a trophy. Winning the Carabao Cup could provide a significant psychological boost as they continue their push for further success.
Cole backs Arsenal to finish the job
Cole believes the belief within the squad could be the key factor that helps them secure the title. The former defender pointed to the confidence shown by both the players and the manager as an important reason for their success this season.
Speaking about Arsenal’s chances, Cole shared his views as quoted by Hayters TV:
“Why not? The players seem to have some sort of belief.
“The manager has a belief and slowly but surely they’re winning game after game and if they can continue that form nothing is impossible and they’ll have the feeling of getting the first one over the line.
“If they get the first win who knows what can happen. It breeds confidence winning a trophy.
“With the consistency that Arsenal have shown, only eight games left in the season and seven points clear, it’s Arsenal’s to lose.
“The way they’re finding that extra five or two per cent in games to find a way to win it’s going to have to be an absolute capitulation from Arsenal to lose the league.”
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If anyone might know how to go about winning domestic cup and league titles, european titles or how to go completely unbeaten I guess this man (as well as G. Clichy 🙂 ) is worth listening to.
Why G. Clichy, you ask? I’m giving him his flowers because in our Invincibles season i can recall Ashley was out injured for months, it was G. Clichy that performed as our L/B during the earlier period of that season.
Plenty of others will know what it takes to be a [*success], but i’m highlight our own Invincible L/Bs and I suggest both are worth listening to.
Ashley Cole played 32 times in the 2003/04 season always as a starter, that’s not months out
He was out injured and Gael Clichy took his position until he returned – he was in place for quite some time. I’m not going by stats but by what I actually remember. My account is not a speculation or guess I lived it in real time. Just as others on this site have (emphasis). Ashley played and Gael Clichy played many of the early stages because Cole was was injured for weeks. And I don’t mean 2 or 3 weeks. Where you a fan then? I mean following in real time? Basically what id written above was purely from memory of supporting at that time.
@Foreverinourshadow:
I wrote above unaided. ie without an assistance other than reflecting on my own experience, [* its my personal account]. But because you have challenged it – iv NOW Googled it below: Just for you 🙂
AI Overview
“Gaël Clichy did not cover for Ashley Cole at Arsenal in the 2002/03 season, as he did not join the club until August 2003.
During the 2003/04 season, Clichy acted as the primary backup to Ashley Cole, making 22 total appearances (including 12 in the Premier League). Following an injury to Cole in December 2003, Clichy notably filled in for a stretch of nine straight matches, six of which were starts.
Summary of Coverage (2003/04):
Total Appearances: 22 (across all competitions).
League Appearances: 12.
Key Coverage Period: Approximately 9 consecutive matches starting in December 2003.
Context: He started at left-back in crucial matches, including against Manchester United and Celta Vigo, and made his league debut on November 22, 2003, against Birmingham City”.
End of QUOTE
*I don’t have to guess I lived this experience 🙂
I remember Clichy that season mostly coming on as a sub often when we were defending leads and playing in front of Cole
If you remember him ONLY as a sub then you HARDLY remember G Clichy at all – He came on as sub (x 2) l can add his 2003/4 League Starter info (below).
AI Overview
During the 2003/04 Premier League season, Gael Clichy made 12 total appearances for Arsenal, with at least 6 of them as a starter. He primarily served as backup to Ashley Cole, but filled in during an injury period in December 2003, becoming the youngest player to win a Premier League medal at 18 years old.
[******Premier LEAGUE STARTS (2003/04)*******]:
Nov 22, 2003: vs Birmingham City (Won 3-0) – League debut
Dec 6, 2003: vs Leicester City (Drew 1-1) – Played 16 minutes (sub)
Dec 20, 2003: vs Bolton Wanderers (Drew 1-1) – Starter
Dec 26, 2003: vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (Won 3-0) – *Starter
Dec 29, 2003: vs Southampton (Won 1-0) – *Starter
Feb 10, 2004: vs Southampton (Won 2-0) – Played 16 minutes (sub)
Feb 21, 2004: vs Chelsea (Won 2-1) – *Starter
Mar 13, 2004: vs Blackburn Rovers (Won 2-0) – *Starter
Mar 28, 2004: vs Manchester United (Drew 1-1) – *Starter
Apr 11, 2004: vs Newcastle United (Drew 0-0) – *Starter
Apr 16, 2004: vs Leeds United (Won 5-0) – *Starter
May 9, 2004: vs Fulham (Won 1-0) – *Starter
[Note]: The above list includes appearances noted in the 2003/04 league season, where he was a mix of starter and substitute (notably starting 6+ games during a crucial mid-season period).
you contradicted yourself lol
you imply I’m wrong to only remember that season as him being a sub but then you say he only stared 6 games lol
@Dan
Stay on point. These reference (you relied upon) are retrospectively available. Added as data after the fact. Its a computer stating 6+ and the same data clearly outlines more. But you need only read the “Starter” references. As i pointed out my recollection was real-time. I maintained Cole was injured and Clichy played L/B enough for his “opinion” to (also) be regarded as good,
Lastly I can sense that you do not have a good recollection of GC just by what you presented above. This is tiring me now, so ill just keep it moving. No doubt there’ll be plenty points on which you and I can agree. Only for now I look at you’re ability to grasp the data iv presented with one eyebrow raised 🙂 .
@Foreverinourshadow
Contrary to what you said – Ashley C is recorded as STARTER in 27 x Premier games 2003/4. The Facts differ from what you produced:
Ashley missed games in NOV, DEC, FEB, MAR, APR & MAY (which iv outlined above).
But the article is about Ashley Cole’s opinion, and not anyone else’s, however much your preferences.
Read again
I responded to AC’s opinion as our best L/B ever but wanted to give GC his flowers as he played a big part too. I felt it was an opportunity to shine more light on how good they were and also to validate opinions of either one. *If for any reason you don’t agree, no offence intended – I reacted to the article, with no constraint, how I seen fit.
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I already say that WE are fortunate to have ESP…
Once a Gooner always a Gooner!!
Time to forgive and forget and welcome him back in my opinion.
David Dein has said the club’s board were as much at fault as the player and when I asked Martin Keown about it, he said much the same.
Let’s remember, he’s another one of our own.
I never blamed him
he went elsewhere to earn more money and to be more successful
who wouldn’t do that ?
the club lacked ambition
They couldn’t have lacked ambition just after becoming Invincibles Dan, as they were about to build a new stadium as well and, at that time, were the most ambitious club with Arsene Wenger and David Dein in a fantastic partnership.
It was the nit picking of the board over money that caused the problem, as they thought Ashley would accept what they said without a fight.
I believe Cole had informed the club he wanted to sign a new contract and both AW and DD thought he would.
As for your view regarding “who wouldn’t” a certain Mr Arsenal didn’t and became a legend, unlike the biggest Judas in our club’s history – a certain RVP who I’ll despise as long as I live, just in case anyone asks!!
it was the start of paying debt off becoming a priority more then what we did on the pitch
Ken1945,
RVP didn’t do anything wrong. He new he wouldn’t win the league staying at Arsenal, having watched them sell a top player every season.
So went to Manchester United and won the League, his decision vindicated.
Much like Sol Campbell’s move to Arsenal to win titles, his move was also well vindicated.
For me I think Ashley Cole never covered himself in glory either.
Yes the club may well have tried playing hard ball, but his new wage would have still been a very good one.
And to secretly speak to Chelsea behind Arsenal’s back, and then bleat like a baby when according to him Arsenal left him out to dry. Well maybe if he hadn’t gone behind their back, and put in a transfer request which is the protocol I believe, then maybe it wouldn’t leave such a bad taste.
All that said, he was by far and away the best left back we’ve ever had.