EPL: Ex-Arsenal player, Kevin Campbell is dead

Arsenal on Saturday confirmed that their former player, Kevin Campbell, has died aged 54.

Campbell played as a striker for the Gunners, Nottingham Forest and Everton.

During his almost 20-year career, he scored 148 goals in 542 club games.

“Everyone at Everton is deeply saddened by the death of our former striker Kevin Campbell at the age of just 54.

“Not just a true Goodison Park hero and icon of the English game, but an incredible person as well – as anyone who ever met him will know. RIP, Super Kev,” an Everton statement added.

After ending his playing career in May 2007, Campbell went on to enjoy a successful media career.