Posted: 00:42, November 5, 2022 | Updated: 01:45, November 5, 2022
Joe Cole is adamant that “Chelsea are the most successful team in the country” and claims the Blues will overtake Premier League leaders Arsenal “very soon”. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s derby, Cole said he liked Mikel Arteta and the way he operates. However, he made it clear he believed Chelsea were a “level above” Arsenal. The former England international also voiced his support for new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, claiming the 49-year-old was laying the “foundations” for long-term success at the club. Joe Cole (above) is adamant that ‘Chelsea are the most successful team in the country’ He said the Blues are a “level above” Arsenal despite the Gunners topping the table Speaking to the Sun, Cole said: “We have to be very careful what happens at Arsenal because nothing has worked so far. Arsenal have set high standards for themselves. “I like what they’re doing. I enjoy watching Arsenal play, which I haven’t said in a long time. I like Mikel Arteta and what he does, how he sets up the team and I like the young players. “Nothing significant has been achieved at Arsenal so far by their high standards, but they are on the right track. Chelsea have competed at a different level over the past 20 years. We have to say this. “Chelsea have been the most successful club in the country for the last 20 years. I still feel that Chelsea can more than compete with and surpass Arsenal very soon.’ Cole said Arsenal have failed to win anything of significance in the last 20 years However, he praised manager Mikel Arteta and the way he operates at Arsenal Cole went on to discuss Boehly – who took over from Roman Abramovich as owner of Chelsea Football Club. Cole, who played at Chelsea under Abramovich, said the change in approach was encouraging. He also said the American businessman was laying the foundations for Chelsea’s long-term success and had made “so many smart decisions”. Cole said: “I love it, I think it’s very clever from the new owners. Because what happened is I have to take my hat off to Man City, I believe they will win the league this year. “I think it’s five league titles in six, he’s entering an era of dominance that we never thought we’d see in the Premier League because of the levels of competition. But they have made so many smart decisions. The former England international also voiced his support for new Chelsea owner Todd Bohli “Chelsea have taken a step back and looked at the situation, believing it will have to be a long-term project, taking the right steps along the way to match Manchester City off the pitch and on it. “Everything has to be done with such precision, Manchester City are a well-oiled machine at the moment. You have to respect that. “Chelsea are able to respect what they have done, but the competitive nature is that we want to be at the top of English football again. “It has to be a long-term project, there has to be a foundation and I think it’s a smart move.”
