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Sol Campbell sticks the boot into 'soft' Arsenal stars and questions Gunners' decision to allow experienced names like David Luiz to leave this summer

Sol Campbell feels the Arsenal side of present day have lost their tough edge on the pitch and have now become 'soft.'

The robust former defender was the bedrock of the Gunners defence during his career and helped the north London club become one of the most feared in world football.

Within the last decade the Gunners appear to have lost their way, and Campbell feels that the crop of stars under boss Mikel Arteta have 'softened' compared to how Arsenal players used to be.

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Speaking to Ladbrokes at the launch of their new European Championships 5-a-side Bet, Campbell said: 'When I was at Arsenal we had a team of tough guys.