Arsenal hero Robert Pires wants Arsene Wenger to sign a long-term contract.

Pires, 43, spent six years at Arsenal winning two Premier League titles, insists Wenger is the right man, and believes the Gunners can challenge for the title next season.

Pires told bwin sports: "I want Arsene to extend his contract for two or three more seasons, I've made that very clear.

"I think we can challenge for the league next year."