Arsene Wenger hails defender Sol Campbell for 'unbelievable' return to the top flight

30 March 2010 12:49
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has labelled Sol Campbell's turnaround in fortunesthis season 'unbelievable'.[LNB]The 35-year-old former England defender ended his first spell at Arsenal with a Champions League final goal against Barcelona in 2006 but was playing for NottsCounty in League Two earlier this season.[LNB]He made one appearance for the Magpies before leaving and then re-signing for Arsenal in January. [LNB]FROM MORECAMBE TO BARCELONA IN JUST SIX MONTHS  What am I doing here? Morecambe's James Bentley gives Sol Campbell - then at Notts County - some close attention[LNB] [LNB] That's more like it: A few months down the line and Sol Campbell is back in the Champions League against Porto[LNB]But even Wenger admits he is surprised by the change in Campbell's fortunes as Arsenal prepare to face Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Emirates tomorrow night.[LNB]'It is unbelievable,' said Wenger. 'He played at Notts County six months ago. That he can turn up and play against Barcelona is quite amazing.'[LNB] Martin Keown: Barcelona skipper Carles Puyol always gets a head startFabregas fighting fit! Arsenal expect skipper back to face his old club Barca Thierry hails Wenger effect but warns Arsenal that there will be no favoursBarcelona star Iniesta's injury lifts Arsenal after Birmingham setback Bolton manager Coyle wants Arsenal ace Wilshere to stay for another yearARSENAL FC

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