Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has told Sport360 that "the time has come" for Arsene Wenger to step down as manager.

Silva, who spent six years at Arsenal under Wenger and was part of the 2003-04 "Invincibles" squad, said he doesn't think the 67-year-old can keep up with younger coaches who are bringing new methods and tactics to the game.

"I feel that the time has come," Gilberto said. "The more the past is coming to a close, the more his time is coming -- not because he can't do the job any longer, but, perhaps because the other clubs have changed their way of working, the way of doings things.

"He hasn't changed much, he hasn't changed his way of working -- not because he doesn't want to, but it is not so easy to compete with clubs who spend a lot of money every season."