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Arthur Masuaku was the target of plenty of criticism during West Ham United's defeat to Manchester City.

The 25-year-old started the match at the London Stadium, but was withdrawn at half-time and replaced with Aaron Cresswell.

It was a horror first half for the left-back as the team conceded three goals in the first 34 minutes, but it did not get much better as Leroy Sane nabbed City's fourth before the full-time whistle blew.

After the clash, Manuel Pellegrini's players were understandably frustrated, but Masuaku let his emotions boil over on Instagram.

A West Ham fan posted a screenshot of an exchange on the social media site between the Frenchman and a disgruntled fan.

Masuaku responded with anger after a fellow Instagram user described him as a "useless left-back".

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The footballer suggested that playing in that position is not favourable to him, and that he is better placed elsewhere on the pitch, presumably as a winger.

Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor from r/Hammers

Unsurprisingly, some West Ham fans had a few things to say about Masuaku's comment.

Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.
Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.
Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.
Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.
Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.
Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.
Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.
Comment from discussion Safe to say Arthur knows he’s been poor.