Barcelona midfielder Alex Song says he would relish the opportunity to face former club Arsenal in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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Song's comments echo those of former Gunners captain Cesc Fabregas, who is also hoping the Catalans draw the North Londoners when the draw for the last 16 takes place on Thursday.
"Of course, I would like to play against Arsenal," Song is quoted as saying in the Sun. "For me to go back there, where I had seven magnificent years, would be something very special.
"If we draw Arsenal I'd be happy to see the fans again, go back to the club, even though if we go there it will be to get the best result possible.
"Arsenal's a big club, but I think Barcelona's a level above, because of the talent of the players there.
"That's no disrespect to Arsenal, because they have talented players, but I think the Barcelona players are above. I saw a lot of people come and a lot of people go at Arsenal."
The 25-year-old then went on to launch a defence of former mentor Arsene Wenger, insisting that the Gunners fans must give him time to mould his new signings into the team structure.
"It hurts to see them now because the Arsenal players have talent and potential," he said. "Given all that manager Arsene Wenger has done there I don't think it's normal that the situation is the way it is today.
"New players have come in and you have to give them time to adapt - and I think that when they have adapted, things will be better."
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