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Arsenal fullback Chambers: I owe so much to Southampton

Arsenal fullback Calum Chambers says he's up for tonight's game with former club Southampton.

The defender joined Arsenal in the summer after spending 12 years with the Saints but has already played against them in the Capital One Cup.

"I'm really excited," the 19-year-old told arsenal.com. "We played Southampton in the Capital One Cup a few months ago and that was a really good game for me. It will be a bit weird because I was at the club for 12 years but I relish the opportunity.

"I owe a lot to Southampton. They made me the player and the person I am today. We had a good age group coming through and we got educated really well in their fantastic academy.

"They've got a really good team now and I'm pleased they're doing well. Ronald Koeman brought in some good players and they've all started the season really well.

"I'm happy to see Nathaniel Clyne doing so well. He was a team-mate of mine and we had a really healthy relationship because our competition pushed us both on. I'm also really impressed with how quickly their new players have adapted to the team."

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