Viera perfectly identifies Wenger's strengths and weaknesses
Wenger will be gunning for history in the Carabao Cup final today (4.30pm) as he aims to win the only trophy to have evaded him his whole managerial career at Arsenal.
They face a tough order to do so, coming up against Premier League leaders Manchester City at Wembley.
But the fact Arsenal are on the verge of winning a fourth trophy in five years has failed to alleviate pressure on Wenger.
The Frenchman has faced years of scrutiny and anguish from a large section of Arsenal fans asking him to step down.
Last year’s failure to finish inside the top four was the first time Arsenal have not done so since 1996.
And they are at risk of missing out once again as they currently sit seven points behind Tottenham in fourth.
Gunners legend Wright has often spoke about his desire for Wenger to step down in a respectable manner.
And he admits watching Wenger’s current situation at Arsenal is similar to how Ronaldo came to the end of his career.
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Arsene Wenger is gunning to win his first ever League Cup
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Ian Wright has likened Arsene Wenger to Brazil legend Ronaldo
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“I spoke with Arsene for a few hours during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil,” Wright told the Sunday Times.
“He is such a fascinating man to talk to. During our conversation he said he accepts whatever criticism I make comes from a place of love.
“Watching him now is like witnessing the ageing Muhammad Ali against Larry Holmes, or watching Brazil’s Ronaldo when he got fat. You are watching the greats in their demise. The problem with Arsène is that there is no one in his corner prepared to throw in the towel.”