Chelsea ace Anelka has no regrets over Arsenal exit

Chelsea striker Anelka has no regrets over his departure from Arsenal.

Anelka faces his old club today in a massive game for both teams.

"I have no regrets about leaving Arsenal. Some of the stories that followed my departure were, how shall I say, a shame," Anelka told the News of the World.

"Some of the stick was really unfair. The club bought me for £500,000 as a 17-year-old and two years later sold me for £23million.

"They did very well and while Arsenal is a great club, Real Madrid is a great club and if they knock on the door most people will say yes.

"When I left I never said anything bad about the Arsenal fans or the club. I still say I had a happy time at Arsenal and still love the club."

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