Film legend Danny DeVito declared his loved for the Gooners as he shouted “go Arsenal” on stage at the National Television Awards.

The actor was presenting the best drama performance award to Richard Madden of the Bodyguard when he broadcast his love of the north London club.

Despite his enthusiasm, the 74-year-old actor was greeted by boos from some inside the O2.

He said: “Wow, look at the size of this place! Thank you very much. It’s really nice to be here at the O2, imagine how big the O1 is.

“It’s a big week for me, really nice to be here. Got an Arsenal game on Friday night. Wait, I’m going to go to the tryouts on Saturday.

“Get Petr Cech’s job, the goalie. Ah go on, go Arsenal!”

After a spattering of jeers he added: “Woo, you’re mean.”

His statement received a mixed reaction on social media, with some fans endeared by his love for the club and others disappointed by it.

One wrote: "I always feared the day would come when we'd find out that Danny DeVito isn't the perfect specimen we once thought. Poor guy likes Arsenal."

Another said: "Danny Devito being an Arsenal fan has made me love him more."

While a more neutral comment read: "I don't care if you do or do not support Arsenal, don't you dare boo my good man, Danny DeVito."

Some asked if the star can play right-back to fill the void left by the injured Hector Bellerin.

In 2017, DeVito tweeted that he was an Arsenal fan after followers were confused by a Go Chelsea post he shared, which was actually in support of activist Chelsea Manning.

The award-winning actor rose to prominence with his role in TV series Taxi and has recently starred as Frank Reynolds in the raucous US sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

As well as his television roles he has appeared in numerous blockbuster hits including Batman Returns, Matilda and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

He has recently been confirmed to star alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a Jumanji sequel.