Is Piers Morgan The Most Delusional Football Fan In The World?

He’s at it again: Piers Morgan sparks controversy

Is Piers Morgan the most delusional football fan in the world? It's that time again. We can always rely on old Piers to inform us when Arsenal have achieved something, perking up with his usual nonsense. This time, though, he brought his ball knowledge into question, claiming that Arsenal's 25-man Premier League squad is the 'strongest man-for-man in world club football history'. Whether an effortless rage bait or utter delusion, it has not gone down well with the majority.

The number of responses I have seen opposing his view are truly remarkable, with football fans taking the time to list countless squads that are better, ranging from Manchester United's 2008 squad to Barcelona's side in the 2010-2011 season. A recurring theme is that these sides had the accolades to show for their quality, with United winning the Premier League and Champions League in one of the club's greatest seasons under Sir Alex Ferguson. Safe to say that Wayne Rooney would strongly oppose Piers' views, having recently stated that the 2008 United side would 'batter' this season's Arsenal team. Though bias is a factor in both points of view, it's hard to make a case for Mikel Arteta's side without a trophy to their name.

"We'd batter them." 😂

Wayne Rooney on how his 2008 Man Utd side would get on 🆚 current Arsenal 👀 pic.twitter.com/7zvLUrWgZq

— Prime Video Sport UK (@primevideosport) January 20, 2026

It doesn't end there. Morgan continued his splatter of hot takes, suggesting that Myles Lewis-Skelly can't even get into the Arsenal side as one of the most talented players in British football - the same Lewis-Skelly who won't get a look-in for England in their World Cup campaign. The defender is currently being left out of the squad for Piero Hincapie, a predominant centre-back putting in a shift at full-back.

Can You Make a Case?

Short answer, no. Surely, Piers would know better than anyone about the quality of 'The Invincibles' squad. A flurry of world-class players in the starting squad, international-level backups galore in reserve. The difference here? The backup players were trusted to play. The likes of Ray Parlour, Martin Keown, and Nwankwo Kanu all played integral roles as part of Arsenal's invincible squad. This brings me to my next point: how does Arteta's trust in personnel compare to Arsène Wenger's in his glory days?

Arteta has shown to be versatile with his squad selection this season, predominantly in the attacking half with the likes of Leandro Trossard, Ebere Eze, and Gabriel Martinelli all interchanging. That said, most personnel have remained very much the same. As we saw in the second-leg victory over Chelsea, most of the side were recognised starters. The likes of Christian Nørgaard and Cristhian Mosquera did not feature at all over the two legs, not that anyone is necessarily surprised. That said, if the squad was as strong as suggested, then why aren't players being given the opportunity to play, not even mentioning that it was a Carabao Cup game?

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 if your squad was so strong then why didn’t you start players like Norgaard, Lewis-Skelly, Jesus and Mosquera against Chelsea’s B team in the Mickey Mouse cup?

— J (@ChelseaJF14) February 4, 2026

The answer is somewhat obvious. Arteta is desperate to add to his trophy selection; therefore, he fields the team he believes has the best chance of delivering one. That rules out any conversation about Arsenal having the greatest ever squad; perhaps the greatest section of a squad is more of a compelling argument. That said, it seems increasingly likely that the Gunners will lift silverware this year. Leading the Premier League and cruising into the Champions League knockout stages, perhaps excitement is getting the better of fans. After all, it has been a while since their last UCL trophy. Right, Arsenal fans?

The Opta Supercomputer has given Arsenal a 91% chance of winning the league for the first time since the 2003/2004 campaign, a vulnerable position for Arsenal given their history. As the strong squad selections have suggested, Arteta may well have his eyes on the quadruple. That's the thought process of Piers Morgan, anyway, and Ally McCoist couldn't help but laugh when it was mentioned on talkSPORT radio.

Overall Verdict

If this Arsenal side truly is the greatest ever man-for-man squad, then surely this should be an expectation? If anything, the reaction from outsiders is quite telling that this Arsenal side is not all that it is made out to be. There's no question Arsenal's squad is strong, but whether that strength runs through the entire roster is another story. Outside the starting XI, most players exist as depth options rather than true rotation pieces. By season's end, it will be fascinating to see if this side can stand alongside some of the all-time greats, but for now, any such suggestions are purely nonsense.