Pires says Wenger can rule again

Robert Pires believes Arsene Wenger is still the man to transform Arsenal into a Premier League winning side and says victory in Saturday’s FA Cup final could lead to a new era of success at the Emirates.

It has been nine years since Arsenal last won a trophy, and Pires – who was a key part of the side that secured the 2005 FA Cup – admits he cannot believe the drought has extended this long.

Yet Arsenal have a wonderful opportunity to end that barren run as they face Hull City at Wembley this weekend, and club legend Pires thinks it could mark the start of something special.