ARSENAL fan Piers Morgan has hit out at the club for handing Mikel Arteta a new long-term contract before the end of the season.
The Gunners gaffer, 40, has penned a contract extension until 2025 at the Emirates as they close in on a return to the Champions League.
After consecutive wins against Chelsea, Manchester United and West Ham, Arsenal sit in fourth spot with four games to play.
The North London outfit are in pole position to qualify for Europe's premier competition, with rivals Tottenham two points behind them in fifth.
And should results go their way this weekend, they could be five points clear of Antonio Conte's men going into next week's derby.
But despite Arsenal's positive form, Morgan has questioned the timing of Arteta's new deal.
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Taking to social media, he tweeted: "WHAT? Maybe wait until he achieves something? Why is he getting this now?"
Morgan's 7.9 million followers were quick to comment on his post, with many having mixed opinions on whether Arsenal have made the correct decision.
One user said: "Strange timing what if he misses out on top 4 is that Arsenal sending out a message that there (sic) happy with that."
Another remarked: "Probably because he’s taking Arsenal in the right direction and is one of the most upcoming promising managers in Europe."
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A third added: "Agreed. This should have been contingent on 4th this season."
Meanwhile this fan messaged: "Arsenal are in with a chance of finishing above Spurs in 4th and you think he hasn't achieved anything."
This supporter then stated: "Piers it’s a process, but that’s something you clearly don’t understand."
Another quipped: "Just to annoy you Piers."
Morgan has a strained relationship with Arteta, having called for the Spaniard to be sacked last year after Arsenal were knocked out of the Europa League by Villarreal.
He then labelled the ex-Everton midfielder as "not good enough" after Liverpool battered Arsenal 4-0 at Anfield in November.
And Morgan then urged the Arsenal board to bring in Patrick Vieira following Crystal Palace's 3-0 win over the Gunners last month.
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