Some players have garnered reputations that see them put on lists of the most hated footballers everywhere. Whether it’s arrogance, bad behaviour off the pitch, a reputation for diving, doing one too many dirty tackles or something else, numerous footballers have come to expect booing and derision from rival fans.

However, some Premier League players have played so badly, are so unlikeable; have such a high salary not matching their abilities, and more that even their own fans can’t stand the sight of them. Some players can even be booed by supporters of their own clubs.

Some of the players on the list have become so unwanted that they have been put out on loan or are in serious danger of being sold in the January transfer window. A few of these players have even got to the stage where it seems that they cannot wait to leave.

A number of the clubs that these players come from have been having problems with form recently, with many fans wanting to see their clubs get rid of players they feel are not good enough.

So, this is a list of 10 Premier League players that even their own club’s fans despise...

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Arsenal forward Gervinho