Arsenal drubbing showed Chelsea’s character, says former Gunner Cole

ASHLEY COLE insists Chelsea’s 4-1 drubbing of Arsenal proved once again they have the character to bounce back from footballing adversity.

The Blues inflicted Arsenal’s heaviest home defeat for 32 years just days after crashing out of the Champions League in dramatic and con of circumstances.

Chelsea clinched an automatic place in next season’s competition thanks to goals from Alex, Nicolas Anelka, Florent Malouda and a Kolo Toure own goal.