Who has played for both Chelsea and arsenal in the premiership?

Answer 1

Lassan Diarra who now plays for Real Madrid went from Chelsea to Arsenal then to Pompey and then to Madrid. Also William Gallas went from Chelsea to Arsenal in a deal that involved Ashley Cole going from Arsenal to Chelsea. There probally is more but that's all I know off the top of my head.

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George Graham was transferred to Arsenal in exchange for Tommy Baldwin in 1967. Graham had fallen out with manager Tommy Docerty over his fondness for a drink, unfortunately Baldwin drank so much his nickname was the sponge. It seems like both clubs thought they were getting rid of a problem.

Chelsea captain John Hollins also played for Arsenal after a spell at QPR.

England centre forward Tommy Lawton played for Chelsea just after WW2 and finished his career at Arsenal after playing for Brentford and Notts County.

Former League winner with Arsenal, David Rocastle was signed for Chelsea by Glenn Hoddle after he had been to Leeds and Man City.

Clive Allen signed for Arsenal from QPR but only played 3 friendly matches before he was swapped with Crystal Palace for Kenny Sampson. Clive ended up playing for 7 London clubs, including Chelsea.

Graham Rix started his career at Arsenal and 20 years later when he was a coach at Chelsea, during an injury crisis he played a single Premiership game for the Blues .... against Arsenal.

Alan Hudson played in the 1970 FA Cup final for Chelsea and in the 1978 Cup Final for Arsenal.

Emmanuel Petit spent 3 seasons at Arsenal and Chelsea with a brief time at Barcelona in between.

Answer 2

William Gallas, Ashley Cole, Lassana Diarra, Emmanuel Petit

George Graham, David Rocastle, Graham Rix

Answer 3

Ashley Cole is a player who has played for both Arsenal as well as Chelsea.

So has Anelka

Answer 4

Ashley Cole has