Arsenal legend Martin Keown reckons that this current side is the worst since Terry Neill was sacked in the 1980s.

Arsenal’s season has gone from bad to worse with a top four finish looking practically impossible at this stage. After the Manchester City defeat, Arsenal legend Keown admitted that he doesn’t remember a team playing this badly since the 1980s – before Neill left.

“Now the press conference almost becomes more important than the actual game for Arsene. He felt there was an over-reaction after the final. He hoped there’d be a response but they’ve been totally outplayed,” said the pundit after Arsenal lost 3-0 to Manchester City… again.

“I don’t think I’ve seen it this bad for Arsenal since maybe [former manager] Terry Neill left in the 1980s.

“I don’t think he’ll walk, but this will test his resolve. Big questions are being asked now – if these players are giving their all for Arsene Wenger.”

Terry Neill joined Arsenal from Spurs in 1976 after Bertie Mee left.

He led Arsenal to three FA Cup finals between 1978 and 1980 but only won once. He also made the 1980 Cup Winners’ Cup Final against Valencia but, again, Arsenal lost. This time via penalty shoot-out.

In 1983, the Northern Irishman was sacked after getting knocked out of the League Cup by Walsall.

Arsenal had also been performing poorly in the league. From the beginning of the season to December 16 when Neill left, they only won seven league matches.

Truthfully, due to Neill’s Spurs past, it never felt like Arsenal fans truly embraced him as their manager… Unlike Wenger, who was dearly loved by Gooners for most of his 22 years in charge.

For Keown to say that this side looks as bad as the side that saw Neill sacked is a massive statement. And while the former centre-back seems to believe this could be a huge moment when it comes to the club’s decision on Wenger’s future, I still can’t see them sacking him.