'He knows what he's doing'... Gunners legend Wright insists Martinez is the perfect man to replace Wenger as Arsenal manager



Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Roberto Martinez should be the club's next manager after Everton's 3-0 defeat of the Gunners put their Champions League place in jeopardy.

With pressure now mounting on Arsene Wenger and the possibility of a season without Champions League football for the first time in 18 years, Wright claims Arsenal are looking into a void, and the future does not look bright.

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Everton's win at Goodison Park put them a point behind Arsenal with a game in hand, and marked the fourth straight game without a win for Wenger's men.

Wright said on BBC 5 Live: 'That's the kind of manager that you want, a good young manager that has proven himself tactically, he knows what he's doing.

'It's got to be that kind of man, Roberto Martinez, he's the perfect one. If someone was to ask me who I want, I'd say Roberto Martinez.

'That's the kind of manager you've got to be looking at to take Arsenal forward.'

Wright, who scored 185 goals for the Gunners and played under Wenger, has long been a supporter of the Frenchman.



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But the striker admits although it is difficult to envisage Arsenal without their long-serving manager, the outlook is bleak.

'I feel that like a lot of people out there it is very hard to think of it (Arsenal without Wenger).

'As they say on social media be careful what you wish for, but we're in a situation now where Arsenal fans are starting to look into this massive void, and it's not looking good.

'This stage of the season the players should be finishing on a high, but they're running out of steam.'

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