Wenger leaves out Cole

Want-away defender Ashley Cole will not be included in Arsenal’s squad for the Barclays Premiership opener against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2006 - 14:58

Want-away defender Ashley Cole will not be included in Arsenal’s squad for the Barclays Premiership opener against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.

Manager Arsene Wenger has decided against including the left-back, despite Cole making himself available amid the ongoing transfer saga with Chelsea.

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