Arsenal legend Liam Brady says Arsene Wenger deserves to leave the club on his terms.

Brady has been a close colleague of Wenger for many years, serving as director of Arsenal's youth setup between 1996 and 2014, and warned the Frenchman's detractors to remember what life was like before the current manager arrived.

Brady said on Eamon Dunphy's Stand podcast: “We competed maybe twice in the old European Cup, once under George Graham and once under Bertie Mee.

“He's a victim of his own success really.

“Lots of fans have been brought up on the team he created. [Patrick] Vieira and [Emmanuel] Petit and they are craving those days again, but it's easier said than done. Be careful what you wish for.

“To keep the team consistently in the last 10 years in the top four, without having the money to spend… I know he's spent money, but nothing compared to the likes of Chelsea, Man City and Man United have been able to afford, I think you have to take all that into consideration.

“To sack a manager with a record like [Wenger's] would seem unfair. I think Arsene Wenger is in a position himself where he has to reflect on what he wants to do and I'm sure he's doing to do that over the next few weeks."