The Frenchman celebrated 20 years in charge of the club last week.
Arsenal legend Charlie Nicholas has told Sky Sports he owes manager Arsene Wenger an apology.
The Gunners boss celebrated 20 years in charge of the club last week, making him the second longest-serving manager in Premier League history.
It has been a turbulent two decades in charge of the club, with the first 10 years filled with success and the second 10 years something of a disappointment.
The last few seasons, in particular, have seen Wenger come in for criticism as fans have grown disillusioned with their aim being just to finish in the top four.
Nicholas has been one of those who has often complained about the Frenchman but he says he owes the long-serving boss an apology.
“This week I feel as if I owe Arsene an apology for not standing up for him a bit more last season,” he told Sky Sports.
“I think I should have been strong to stay with him. I can be overcritical but this week when I see what he’s done and had to go through, I should have been stronger.”
It will now be interesting to see if this is Wenger’s last season in charge of Arsenal.
He is into the final year of his current deal at the Emirates and so far there has been no indication that he will agree on an extension.
Much is likely to rest on how they fare this season. A positive year could convince him to carry on, while more disappointment may see him decide that 20 years is enough.
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