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Piers Morgan makes grovelling Arteta apology in massive Arsenal U-turn; turns ire towards Conte and Tottenham

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Broadcaster and huge Arsenal fan Piers Morgan has apologised to Mikel Arteta for constantly questioning the Gunners boss during his first few years in charge at The Emirates.

Morgan was massively critical of Arteta for releasing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and failing to qualify for the Champions League last season. Indeed, he dubbed the Emirates chief “pathetic” and wanted him sacked.

However, Arteta has slammed those comments down the throat of the outspoken journalist by leading the Gunners to the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal currently sit five points clear of Manchester City in second. They also look certain to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven years.

As well as turning on Arteta and labelling him a “demonstrable failure at Arsenal”, Morgan also claimed Tottenham would finish above their north London rivals this season.

So far, he could not have been more wrong. Indeed, Spurs sit fifth, a whopping 11 points behind the Gunners having also played a game more.

And speaking ahead of Sunday’s clash, Morgan admitted it was time to say sorry.

He wrote in his column in The Sun: “It’s mea culpa time, and I’m talking a Grand Canyon-sized one.

“First, I was completely wrong about Arteta. More pleasingly, I was also completely wrong about Spurs and Conte. And as we head into another North London derby this Sunday, I’m happy to admit I’ve never been happier to make a predictive a*** of myself.”

Morgan left stunned by Arsenal transformation

Arteta was handed the reins by Arsenal in December 2019, despite having no previous managerial experience.

He has so far won the FA Cup and Community Shield during his time in charge. However, his league finishes have been hugely disappointing, finishing eighth, eighth and fifth.

But something has clearly clicked at The Emirates this term, with Arsenal on target for their first league title in 19 years.

To that end, Morgan is now a very content Gunners fan, adding: “Arsenal’s transformation from mid-table mediocrity to a properly competitive team again has been stunning to watch. And it’s all down to Arteta, who if I’d had my way would have been abruptly sent packing eight months ago.”

Morgan has now turned his attention to Sunday’s huge showdown and, unsurprisingly, can only see one winner.

He added: “I predict a big Arsenal win [on Sunday] and Conte to throw his touchline toys out of the pram. And to Arteta, I say: I’m sorry for doubting you, Mikel. You’re the real deal. Keep up the great work.”

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