Piers Morgan has responded to Arsenal supporters who were unhappy with his presence on the pitch during the club's Premier League title celebrations on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side lifted the trophy in front of 3,000 traveling fans after a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Several celebrity Arsenal fans attended the match, including EastEnders star Jake Wood, comedian Jack Whitehall, and Line of Duty actor Adrian Dunbar. Morgan and his sons Bertie, Stanley, and Spencer were also present for Arsenal's final game of the season, and they managed to get on the pitch to celebrate and pose for photos with players and Arteta.
A section of Arsenal fans expressed anger over Morgan's involvement, particularly because the broadcaster had previously called for Arteta's dismissal in 2022. However, Morgan revealed that he purchased Crystal Palace hospitality tickets in March, which granted him access to the pitch after the game.
One fan wrote on X: 'Why was Piers Morgan & his clan on the pitch at Selhurst? Nowt worse than celebrity fans muscling in on things. Especially one who called for Arteta's head on several occasions in the early years.'
Morgan replied: 'Maybe because I had the foresight to buy 4 tickets at the start of March when I had a feeling it might be a momentous day for the club I've supported for 55 years. As for Arteta, he proved me and a lot of people wrong, and I couldn't be happier about it.'
In a separate post, Morgan clarified: 'To clarify, on March 4, I paid full price (£750 + VAT each) for 4 tickets to Palace's very nice 2010 Club hospitality suite. Then we got invited into the boardroom, and offered the chance to go pitch-side for the trophy-lift. We feel very lucky. Thanks @CPFC.'
Responding to another fan, he added: 'The tickets I bought were available to anyone and I paid full price. And I pay full price for 4 season tickets, go to every Arsenal game when I am in England, and watch every Arsenal game when abroad. That qualifies me as a proper fan?'
After the celebrations, Morgan was also seen having a drink with Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke.
