Piers Morgan Shares Sunderland Reaction After Brentford Draw
The outspoken broadcaster has delivered a brutal verdict on the Black Cats following their 1-1 draw at Brentford — and the reaction from the football world has been swift and savage.
The Tweet That Has Everyone Talking
Piers Morgan, the controversial broadcaster and Arsenal fan, has never been one to hold back when it comes to his opinions on football. But his latest social media post about Sunderland has sent shockwaves through the Black Cats fanbase.
The Gunners’ fan, who has a long history of criticising Sunderland, took to X (formerly Twitter) shortly after the final whistle at the Gtech Community Stadium to deliver his verdict on Régis Le Bris’s side.
Morgan posted: “Sunderland were absolutely diabolical today. They got lucky with the penalty. Not one Sunderland player would get into Brentford’s starting XI. None.”
The last four words did most of the damage. It is one thing to argue Brentford have the stronger squad; it is another to say the entire Sunderland first XI would fail to displace a single Brentford starter, especially given the Black Cats’ impressive recruitment this summer .
The History Between Morgan and Sunderland
This isn’t the first time Piers Morgan has taken aim at Sunderland. In 2014, following Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over the Black Cats, the broadcaster called Gus Poyet’s side “diabolical” and slammed their defence for “plunging new depths of hideousness”.
Morgan also famously branded Sunderland’s display as one of the worst he had ever seen, a comment that has resurfaced following his latest outburst.
The broadcaster’s history with Sunderland extends beyond football. He has previously clashed with Sunderland MP Bridget Phillipson on Good Morning Britain over hospital parking charges, telling her to “spit it out” when she refused to give a straight answer .
Most famously, during the 2026 World Cup, Morgan sparked outrage with a brutal comment about Argentina after England’s semi-final defeat, which also touched on the Falklands War . He has also previously backed former Sunderland winger Jack Diamond during the player’s legal battle with rape charges .
The Context of the Brentford Draw
Sunderland’s 1-1 draw at Brentford was a hard-fought point that former defender Gary Bennett said the Black Cats “deserved” . Speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle, Bennett said: “It was excellent football from Sunderland, especially in the first 45 minutes. We deserved something out of the game. Sunderland are playing at a good tempo. We defended when we needed to defend – Kevin Danso had an excellent debut next to Dan Ballard” .
Brentford boss Keith Andrews praised Sunderland and Régis Le Bris for an “enthralling” tactical battle, describing it as “what the Premier League is all about” . He said: “I thought it was a proper game. What you’re alluding to is what makes me feel alive: our players going toe-to-toe with a really good team and a good coach, the way he sets them up and the way all those things unfold” .
The game saw Sunderland dominate the first half, hit the post, and have a goal controversially ruled out by VAR before Enzo Le Fee converted a late penalty to secure a point .
The Reaction from Sunderland Fans
Sunderland supporters have been quick to hit back at Morgan’s comments. One fan wrote: “Piers Morgan talking about Sunderland? He should focus on Arsenal. We don’t care what he thinks.”
Another added: “The same Piers Morgan who said Arsenal should sack Arteta? His opinion means nothing.”
A third posted: “He’s just bitter because his mate Carragher had to eat his words about Le Fee. Ignore him.”
The reaction reflects the disdain Sunderland fans have for the outspoken broadcaster, who has built a reputation for courting controversy.
Why Morgan’s Tweet Has Sparked Debate
Morgan’s tweet has sparked fierce debate among football fans for several reasons:
1. The Penalty Controversy
Sunderland’s late penalty, converted by Enzo Le Fee, was awarded after VAR intervened following a foul on Wilson Isidor. Brentford boss Keith Andrews said: “In terms of the penalty, I don’t have too many qualms about it” .
2. Sunderland’s Recruitment
The Black Cats have spent over £30m on new signings this summer, including Malick Fofana and Kevin Danso. To suggest none of them would get into Brentford’s starting XI is a bold claim.
3. Le Fee’s Performance
Enzo Le Fee was Sunderland’s standout performer, rattling the post before converting the late penalty. He has now scored his first goal of the 2026-27 Premier League campaign. Sunderland fans have pointed out that Le Fee was better than any Brentford midfielder on the day.
4. The “None” Statement
Morgan’s claim that “not one Sunderland player” would get into Brentford’s side is the most controversial part of his tweet. It dismisses the quality of players like Le Fee, Dan Ballard, and Granit Xhaka – the Swiss midfielder was widely considered one of the best players on the pitch.
5. Carragher’s Verdict on Le Fee
Jamie Carragher had already made a similar point about Le Fee earlier this week. The Liverpool legend was full of praise for the Frenchman’s performance at Brentford, making Morgan’s dig at Sunderland’s players look even more misguided.
The Bigger Picture
Sunderland’s 1-1 draw at Brentford was a significant result for Régis Le Bris’s side. The Black Cats have moved onto four points from their opening three games, keeping them competitive in the early Premier League standings.
Morgan’s comments ignore the progress Sunderland have made under Le Bris. The Frenchman’s tactical acumen has been praised by both Keith Andrews and Gary Bennett . The Black Cats played “excellent football” and “deserved” the point at Brentford, with Bennett praising the team’s “good tempo” and Kevin Danso’s “excellent debut” .
The Verdict
Piers Morgan’s tweet about Sunderland has caused a big stir after their 1-1 draw at Brentford. The outspoken broadcaster labelled the Black Cats “diabolical” and claimed none of their players would get into Brentford’s starting XI.
But Sunderland fans have hit back, pointing to the club’s impressive recruitment and the quality of players like Enzo Le Fee, Dan Ballard, and Kevin Danso. Gary Bennett’s verdict that the Black Cats “deserved” the point and played “excellent football” has given fans plenty of ammunition to dismiss Morgan’s comments .
The broadcaster has a history of criticising Sunderland, including his infamous 2014 comments and his clashes with Sunderland MPs. But this time, he may have picked the wrong target.
One thing is certain: Piers Morgan has once again made himself public enemy number one on Wearside.