The longer Arsene Wenger stays at Arsenal, the more he appears to be tarnishing his 22-year legacy.

After seeing James Ducker’s piece for the Telegraph (£), in which the journalist explains how Wenger’s decline over recent seasons only highlights how brilliant Sir Alex Ferguson was. And I can’t help but agree.

The longer Wenger outstays his welcome at Arsenal, the more switched-on Sir Alex Ferguson seems after bowing out in 2013.

Fergie left United after 27 years, 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League trophies. He was one of, if not the, best manager in the world.

When he stood down in 2013, he did so gracefully. He revealed that he would still be working behind the scenes at the club and helped pick David Moyes as his successor. He won the title in his final season and was able to wave goodbye at Old Trafford with his head held high. He even had a stand named after him.

Wenger was always up there alongside – or head-to-head with – Fergie. He is and will always be one of the greats. But the last couple of seasons have begun to chip away at his 22-year legacy at Arsenal. Not only is he no longer the manager he used to be, unlike Fergie, he doesn’t appear to know when to say when.

I worry that if he continues to be stubborn and hold onto Arsenal by his fingernails, while his legacy won’t just disappear overnight, it will become increasingly tarnished. He won’t be remembered for the glory days, he’ll be remembered as the manager who had to be dragged away, kicking and screaming, while fans bayed for his blood.

Instead of feeling emotional when Wenger leaves, or wanting to name a stand after him, fans will now be feeling relieved when he goes. And that’s a massive shame.