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.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. Talk of the town: Sol Campbell was out to impress on his Arsenal comebackCampbell was quickly into his stride in a young Arsenal side and made a couple of important interceptions.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.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. In his stride: Sol Campbell holds off West Ham's Cristian MontanoTalks 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. Manager Arsene Wenger has been impressed by Campbell's fitness levels despite not playing in the Premier League since leaving Portsmouth last May.And Campbell knew an encouraging performance for the reserves could propel him into the first team squad for Sunday's trip to Bolton. Fit and ready: Sol Campbell runs out onto the pitch at West HamWhen 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.'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. 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