Source: Daily_Mail
PICTURE SPECIAL: Sol Campbell back in an Arsenal shirt again
These are the pictures Arsenal fans never thought they would see - Sol Campbell back playing for the Gunners.[LNB]The 35-year-old defender made a sensational return in a reserves match against West Ham - four years after walking out on the club after being substituted at half-time during a home defeat by the Hammers.[LNB] Talk of the town: Sol Campbell was out to impress on his Arsenal comeback[LNB]Campbell was quickly into his stride in a young Arsenal side and made a couple of important interceptions.[LNB]Campbell was substituted at half-time but with Arsenal leading 2-0, this time it was more likely to due to lack a match fitness.[LNB]The former England man has been training with the Gunners since he walked out onNotts County in September, just weeks after signing a five-year dealwith the League Two club.[LNB] In his stride: Sol Campbell holds off West Ham's Cristian Montano[LNB]Talks are understood to have reached an advanced stage on a deal that would see the centre-back return to the club until the end of the season. [LNB]Manager Arsene Wenger has been impressed by Campbell's fitness levels despite not playing in the Premier League since leaving Portsmouth last May.[LNB]And Campbell knew an encouraging performance for the reserves could propel him into the first team squad for Sunday's trip to Bolton.[LNB] Fit and ready: Sol Campbell runs out onto the pitch at West Ham[LNB]When asked if Campbell could still be a force at the top level, Wenger said: 'He trains very hard. We have a level of interest in every good player.'[LNB]Campbell spent five years at Arsenal after signing on a free transfer from north London rivals Tottenham and won two Premier League titles, three FA Cups and scored in the 2006 Champions League Final defeat to Barcelona - his final appearance for the club.[LNB] Sol Campbell mystery! Defender on brink of Arsenal return - but club website jumps the gun by announcing his signingAs Sol Campbell prepares to re-sign for Arsenal, Sportsmail's guide to players who shunned the advice: Never go backArsenal's Thomas Vermaelen says 'stupid' goals will cost Gunners Premier League title [LNB][LNB][LNB] [LNB][LNB][LNB] [LNB]
