Arsene’s big regret

Arsene Wenger has long been known for his prowess in the transfer market, regularly turning rough diamonds into superstars. Arsenal’s most successful manager does however have a few regrets, players that have slipped through his fingers, so to speak. One of them is West Ham defender Matthew Upson, a player who joined Arsenal as an 18-year-old in 1997, but who was sold to Birmingham in 2003 after only a handful of appearances for the Gunners. Upson later joined West Ham. "I knew he would make a big career. I didn't stop him going because I knew he had qualities to play in the Premiership, but he had players such as Sol Campbell and Kolo Touré in front of him." So is there any chance of the 30-year-old Upson returning to Arsenal? "Yes, he was always in my mind. Upson has good quality, good attitude, good spirit," said Wenger.