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A disappointing first-half performance saw Jack Stephens replaced at the interval of Southampton's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on Saturday.

Stephens struggled in the first 45 minutes and was hooked with the Magpies leading 2-0.

Rafael Benitez's side ultimately ran out 3-1 winners in the late kickoff, with Ayoze Perez completing his hat-trick in the latter stages after Mario Lemina had halved the deficit.

The Southampton fans were frustrated with the result for obvious reasons, but were particularly upset with the performance of Stephens.

The 25-year-old, who started his career with Plymouth Argyle, has not actually played the full 90 minutes of a Premier League game since the start of February, which is an indication of his struggles this term.

And it does seem that the Saints supporters have had enough of the former England Under-21 international, with a number slamming his display at St James' Park.

A selection of the Twitter reaction from the fans can be seen below: