Moyes took over for Alex Ferguson in Manchester United before this season, leaving Arsene Wenger as the most serving manager in the Premier League. That can change by the end of this season.
After 18-years in the seat Arsene Wenger might be the end game for the French in Arsenal. Losing to Everton this weekend was just another disappointment, and what looked to be a promising season have more or less turned out to be a battle just to get in the Champions League.
Most focus has been on David Moyes taking over for Sir Alex Ferguson, and not living up to the expectations. That might have saved Wenger from some media attention, but with the top three slipping away both fans and sports journalists will be hunting him down. Even Ian Wright, who have been faithful to Wenger, is now talking about the need for change and is mentioning Roberto Martinez as the perfect replacement.
The future in Arsenal is already uncertain for Wenger, but only because he still haven't signed a new contract with only a few months left of the current. The Arsenal board still supports the manager, but it seems as the fans have lost their patience with him as they face another season without silverware. However, the Gunners are still in the FA Cup where they face Wigan in the semi finals. Winning the FA Cup can save the season for the fans and the manager. That said, should Arsenal fail to qualify for the Champions League, it will be for the first time in 18 years.
Last week, Wenger told that he would still be aiming to bring in young players to the squad, and give them a chance and the players would then pay back by staying in the club. However, the last couple of years fans have seen one profile after the other getting his chance and they leaving for another club. Wenger brought in Ozil, but Arsenal will need more than just one star on the team if they want to win the Premier League. Especially when Ozil has disappointed since January.
Maybe it is time for a new manager with new eyes on the squad. Roberto Martinez is an exciting coach, and in Everton he has already proven that he is a manager for the future. Only a win in the FA Cup and some star players can get the fans behind Wenger again.
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