Arsenal have blown their chance to win the league but Arsene Wenger is still the right man for the job, says Gilberto Silva
The Brazilian was part of the last Arsenal team to win the Premier League in 2004
Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has conceded that the club have blown their chance to win the Premier League this season, but did say that under-pressure manager Arsene Wenger is still the right man for the job.
The now retired Silva, 39, was part of the last Arsenal team to win the Premier League - the Invincibles of 2004.
"This season represented a very good opportunity for Arsenal to become champions. They have lost their chance because they lost so many important points. It's very hard for both the players and the fans to see this opportunity fade away.
"It's difficult to pinpoint what went wrong. Last season Arsenal didn't win the league but did win the FA Cup. That was a platform for this year.
"The big teams - Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea - are not fighting for the title. With all my respect for Leicester City, who are doing fantastically this year, it's a big chance for Arsenal.
"If you ask me what is wrong, it's difficult to say. Arsenal are too far behind to win the league. Wenger works very hard. You cross your fingers that Leicester lose some points."
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