Majority of Goal.com readers believe Arsene Wenger has taken Arsenal as far as he can

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Arsenal‘s season looked so promising just two months ago but a cup final defeat followed by elimination from two further competitions and an ailing Premier League challenge has destroyed optimism in north London, and the majority of Goal.com readers believe that now might be the time for Arsene Wenger to leave the club.

55.46 per cent of poll respondents felt that the boss has taken them as far as he can with many pointing to the Frenchman’s failure in the transfer market and reluctance to spend money as the reason behind the Gunners’ lack of success.

Edwin said: “The manager has failed to notice that the team does not have quality defensive link-men, Alex Song and Denilson are not good enough. I think the manager has run his distance.”

His lack of activity in the transfer market is a recurring theme as Me wrote: “Arsenal is a squad with potential, but potential alone does not win titles. As long as Wenger keeps opting for youth instead of experience Arsenal’s trophy drought will continue.”

Leo also believes that Wenger’s transfer policy needs to change: “Arsenal probably won’t sack Wenger but his inability to buy quality players instead of always driving a bargain will ultimately be his downfall. I believe trophies will come in the future but what about now?”

Although the majority of readers believe Arsenal need a change of approach or manager there are still some die hard Gunners fans who still believe in the motto “In Arsene we trust”.

Tony feels that the boss has done well to lead Arsenal to second this season with the squad at his disposal. “Arsene Wenger simply must be credited with the squad Arsenal has today,” he said. “He must also be credited with the overall performances put in day in and day out by Arsenal.

“Sitting in second place I would say he has done a great job in terms of getting the most out of a team that should not be this good.”

Chinedu believes that the French boss is the heartbeat of the club and must not be replaced: “The fact is that Arsene Wenger is the face of Arsenal. Take him away and it will not be the same.”