Former Arsenal captain Frank McLintock says it's time for manager Arsene Wenger to step down.

His contract expires at the end of the season and McLintock, who captained Arsenal during their double winning season of 1970-71, believes he must go.

"I think the decision is totally in his hands because he runs the show completely," McLintock said.

"He's weighing it up at the moment and I think it would be better if he did leave.

"I hate saying things like that because I have complete admiration for Wenger. But I can see it turning a little bit nasty. We might struggle to finish in the top four this year.

"If that's the case then Arsene would be very disappointed and might say enough is enough."