Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has thrown his support behind Arsene Wenger by claiming that the current group of players could 'do something more' to help his under-fire former manager.

Silva played under Wenger for six years between 2002 and 2008, and was an integral part of the 'Invincibles' team that went the entire 2003/04 Premier League season unbeaten.

However, since winning the title that season - the club's third under Wenger - Arsenal have struggled to keep up with their rivals, with calls for the manager to resign gathering increasing strength.

But Silva believes the current players owe the Frenchman for believing in them.

“The players could do something more," Gilberto said.

"Sometimes, if you look ­outside, we can see everything we want. But the only thing for me, seeing from outside, is it’s time for everyone to give their support for the man who ­believed in them.