11 footballers who have played for Chelsea and Arsenal in the PL era
It is no more news that Willian Borges has joined Arsenal on a three-year-deal on a free transfer ending his seven years stay at Chelsea.
Although, the Brazilian is yet to play in any game for The Gunners he is the just the 11th player to have worn the jerseys of both clubs.
Below are the list of players who have crossed the divide between Chelsea and Arsenal during the Premier League era
11. WIllian Borges (Chelsea 2013-2020 and Arsenal 2020)
The 32-year-old is the latest addition on the this list. Willian today completed his free transfer to Arsenal after seven years at Chelsea.
Willian joined Chelsea from Shakthar Donetsk in 2013 and helped Chelsea to win two Premier League titles, one FA Cup and an Europa League title.
10. David Luiz (Chelsea 2011-2014/2016-2019 and Arsenal 2019-present)
The Geezer has he is fondly called by Chelsea fans joined Arsenal at the start of the 2019 season. David Luiz had a two successful spells at Chelsea.
Luiz won two Europa League titles, one Champions League, one FA Cup and a Premier League title during his time at Chelsea.
The Brazilian was also instrumental to Arsenal beating Chelsea in the 2020 FA Cup final few weeks ago.
9. Olivier Giroud (Arsenal 2012-2018 and Chelsea 2018-present)
Olivier Giroud won three titles during his five and a half seasons at the Arsenal.
He scored 73 Premier League goals in 180 games before a move to Chelsea on transfer deadline day in 2018.
Giroud already has won two titles at Chelsea, the FA Cup, and the Europa League.
8. Petr Cech (Chelsea 2004-2015 and Arsenal 2015-2019)
Arguably the best goalkeeper in Premier League history. After eleven successful seasons at Chelsea, Petr Cech joined Arsenal where he spent another four seasons.
At Chelsea he won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League and Europa League.
He also won one FA Cup at Arsenal.
7. Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal 2003-2011 and Chelsea 2014-2019)
Cesc Fabregas lifted just the FA Cup title during his eight seasons at Arsenal before joining his boy-hood club Barcelona in 2011.
He joined Chelsea from Barcelona in 2014 where he won the two league titles, the capital one cup and the FA Cup.
6. Yossi Benayoun (Chelsea 2010-2013 and Arsenal 2011/12)
Former Liverpool attacker joined Chelsea in 2010 where he won the Europa League title in 2013. He also played the 2011/12 season on loan at Arsenal.
5. Nicolas Anelka (Arsenal 1997-1999 and Chelsea 2008-2012)
Anelka, the journeyman won the Premier League title and the FA Cup at Arsenal before joining Real Madrid in 1999 for £22.3million.
He then joined Chelsea from Bolton in the January of 2008 where he won the one Premier League title, two FA Cup and the golden boot.
4. Lassana Diarra (Chelsea 2005-2007 and Arsenal 2007-2008)
Diarra did not enjoy enough playing time at Chelsea but won the FA Cup and the League cup during his time at the Stamford Bridge.
He was only at Arsenal for just five months before moving to Portsmouth.
3. Ashley Cole (Arsenal 1999-2006 and Chelsea 2006-2014)
Ashley Cole was part of the invincible Arsenal squad who won the Premier League title in 2003 without losing a game.
He won two Premier League titles, three FA Cup during his seven year stay at Arsenal.
Cole joined Chelsea in 2006 where he went on to win another league title, four FA Cups, the League Cup, Europa League and Champions League.
2. William Gallas (Chelsea 2001-2006 and Arsenal 2006-2010)
Willian Gallas had a five successful seasons at Chelsea where he won two Premier League titles, the League Cup before joining Arsenal in a swap deal involving Ashley Cole.
The French defender spent another five seasons at Arsenal but without a single title to show for his time under Arsene Wenger.
1. Emmanuel Petit (Arsenal 1997-2000 and Chelsea 2001-2004)
The France World Cup winner enjoyed a successful spell at Arsenal after signing in 1997, helping them to a league and FA Cup double in his first season.
Petit spent a season at Barcelona before moving to Chelsea in 2001 where he spent the remaining three seasons of his career.
