Arsenal legend Ian Wright has likened Arsene Wenger to boxing great Muhammad Ali.

Wright says Wenger accepts his criticisms but the Arsenal manager is unlikely to walk away from the role.

"I spoke with Arsene for a few hours during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil," he said in The Times.

“He is such a fascinating man to talk to.

“During our conversation he said he accepts whatever criticism I make comes from a place of love.

“Watching him now is like witnessing the ageing Muhammad Ali against Larry Holmes, or watching Brazil's Ronaldo when he got fat.

“You are watching the greats in their demise. The problem with Arsene is that there is no one in his corner prepared to throw in the towel."