By Peter Rutzler For Mailonline
Published: 23:44 GMT, 14 February 2019 | Updated: 23:44 GMT, 14 February 2019
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Michael Owen and Joe Cole believe Chelsea are a far more appealing proposition for potential signings than Arsenal - despite the Blues' recent struggles.
Maurizio Sarri's side responded to Sunday's 6-0 mauling at the hands of Manchester City by defeating Malmo 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa Leg last-32 tie.
Arsenal meanwhile fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to minnows BATE Borisov of Belarus.
For BT Sport pundits Michael Owen and Joe Cole, while the Blues have been under the spotlight of late, it is the west London club that still has more to offer, both in terms of squad strength and the potential for success.
Michael Owen believes that players would rather sign for Chelsea than Arsenal at the moment
Joe Cole added that unlike at Arsenal there is an expectation to win things at Chelsea
The Blues responded to a 6-0 thrashing at Manchester City by beating Malmo 2-1 in Sweden
Owen said: 'Chelsea and Arsenal are virtually mirror image.
'They're on the same points in the Premier League, on the same goal difference in the Premier League, and in the same round of the Europa League. It's pretty much a level playing field,
