Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira says the players have let down Arsene Wenger.

An increasingly vocal section of Arsenal fans are calling on the club to withdraw its offer of a two-year contract for Wenger, whose current terms are due to expire at the end of the season.

But New York City FC coach Vieira says: “You have to look at some of the players. In some of the situations players have been letting Arsene down a lot.

“Of course coaches have responsibility but players have responsibility as well. You can work all week on your approach you want to have for the game but when players are on the field they are the ones who have to fight. They are the ones who have to put their feet on, jump, compete. If you don't do it then it will be a problem.

“We can talk about Arsene but I think it's important for players to take responsibility and look at themselves in the mirror as well."