Arsenal fans that were tuning into the National Television Awards last night were met with a lovely surprise when this Hollywood superstar professed his love for the Gunners.
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ star Danny Devito was at the prestigious awards show to present former Game of Thrones actor Richard Madden with the award for Best Drama Performance for his role in BBC Drama Bodyguard.
The ‘Batman Returns’ and ‘Matilda’ star took this chance on live television to talk about his beloved Gunners.
The best part of Devito’s speech was a joke about the retiring Petr Cech, the former Chelsea stopper has decided to call time on his decorated career when his contract with the Gunners expires this summer.
Devito said this about the veteran stopper:
“I’ve got tryouts. I’m going to get Petr Cech’s job – he’s a goalie. Go Arsenal.”
Here’s Devito’s hilarious speech:
Video: Legendary actor Danny DeVito at the National Television Awards in London tonight. [@ArsenalFC_fl] #afc pic.twitter.com/R6Cze0LGg8
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) January 22, 2019
Check out some reaction to Devito’s impromptu speech from Arsenal fans below:
I always loved this guy! Even more so now!!
— Ant Mac (@antmac_01) January 23, 2019
Just as I thought I couldn’t love big Danny DeVito any more, turns out he’s an Arsenal boy
— Fred Bostock (@fredbostock) January 22, 2019
Danny Devito being an Arsenal fan has made me love him more
— Danny Thompson (@DannyThompson39) January 22, 2019
Did Danny DeVito just say "Go Arsenal"? What a legend ?
— I M F (@IMF_X) January 22, 2019
Oh Danny devito oh Danny devito ????
— lee davies (@leedavies17) January 23, 2019
@Arsenal social team need to get Danny DeVito down to the training ground on Saturday put a Cech head guard on him and let him be in goal while @LacazetteAlex and @Aubameyang7 ping shots at him!
— Paul Brennan (@pauljb123) January 23, 2019
Danny De Vito you legend
— El Tel (@terryrob50) January 22, 2019
DEVITO IS A GOONER, DEVITO IS A GOONER, LALALALA!
— Alex Clough (@Alex_Clough) January 22, 2019
The Gunners have a stern challenge ahead of them against Manchester United in the FA Cup on Friday night, the Red Devils have been in inspired form since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken charge.
