Some West Ham fans think their club has just mocked Arsenal on Twitter

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A number of West Ham United fans have reacted to a Hammers tweet referencing their captain and vice captain ahead of Wednesday’s Arsenal clash.

On Tuesday, the Gunners confirmed in a statement that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had been stripped of the captain’s armband.

In addition, Arteta will not consider Aubameyang for selection for Arsenal’s Premier League meeting with West Ham.

Arteta dropped the 32-year-old from the squad that beat Southampton on Saturday.

While the Arsenal boss didn’t disclose how the striker broke the rules, it has been reported that he returned late from a trip abroad.

West Ham, meanwhile, appear more settled on the captaincy front.

Long-serving skipper Mark Noble is in his final season as a Hammers player after 17 years at the club.

Meanwhile, vice-captain Declan Rice is also very much settled at the London Stadium.

Rival clubs have tried to sign the 22-year-old for years, but he’s shown no signs of wanting to go anywhere else.

Ahead of Wednesday’s match, West Ham tweeted the following:

And some West Ham fans loved this apparent dig at Arsenal: