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Wenger leaving Arsenal would take away toxic atmosphere, says Smith

The former Gunners striker believes the under-fire French manager should walk away from his Emirates Stadium post at the end of the season

Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith feels the "toxic atmosphere" at the club would be "taken away in a heartbeat" if boss Arsene Wenger announced he was standing down at the end of the season.

Wenger has led Arsenal to three Premier League crowns and six FA Cup titles in his 20-year spell in charge but is starting to come under increasing pressure for what fans perceive to be a stubborn refusal to change his methods, a situation that has intensified following Wednesday's 5-1 Champions League hammering at Bayern Munich.