The Frenchman watched his side slip to third in the table after being beaten by Chelsea and he must surely walk away at the end of the season if the Gunners don't win the league
Arsene Wenger has spoken previously about how his decision to retire is likely to be "instinctive and impulsive" rather than a pre-planned decision.
Surely, though, the Arsenal manager has been putting some thought into when he will step aside and give someone else a chance.
Wenger is now 66 and has not won the title since his Invincibles side in 2004, while the Gunners' FA Cup wins in the last two seasons are their only trophies since 2005.
So it seems ludicrous that there are suggestions he is close to agreeing a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2019.
Wenger's existing deal expires in 2017 but if he is unable to guide Arsenal to Premier League glory this season, the Frenchman should give serious thought to resigning.
If he cannot guide Arsenal to the title this season, he never will again.
The Gunners could not have dreamed for a better chance to finally win the Premier League again than this season, with the title race so open and rivals so vulnerable.
Manchester United and Chelsea have had deeply disappointing campaigns and will surely improve next season. Manchester City have also stuttered yet remain level on points with Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola expected to take over as manager in the summer.
It has been there for the taking this season and at times they have looked destined to become champions, not least with their convincing home wins against the two Manchester clubs.
Source: Goal.com
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