Some West Ham United fans react to performance of Marko Arnautovic in Chelsea defeat

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West Ham United slipped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of London rivals Chelsea in the Premier League last night.

A brace from the in-form Eden Hazard gave the Blues a much-needed victory as they stayed in the race for a Champions League place.

For West Ham, their season is beginning to peter out in mediocrity somewhat.

The Hammers are mid-table and it looks as though that is where they will stay this season.

Boss Manuel Pellegrini can take a lot of heart from the defeat. Hazard’s masterclass was the difference, whilst they were denied what looked a certain penalty in the second period.

One man who the club’s supporters continue to divide over is Marko Arnautoivc.

The forward’s quality is there for all to see but some people can’t forgive him for the January debacle.

The Daily Star reported in January that a £45 million move to Shanghai SIPG had been agreed, although for whatever reason the move fell through.

Pellegrini hasn’t held a grudge over the Austrian and has given him ample chances to try and win back the trust from the club’s supporters.

Following a good showing against Chelsea, West Ham fans reacted.

The reactions were mixed. These supporters seem to hold a flame to the 29-year-old and think he was solid in defeat:

https://twitter.com/OfficialBigDave/status/1115374493365673989

https://twitter.com/Jack_Ryan_12/status/1115373534786854913

Some, however, can’t let it go that Arnautovic perhaps had his head turned in January and reacted in a less positive fashion:

https://twitter.com/Mharries66/status/1115354110046478341

https://twitter.com/MVPowelly/status/1115353585536126977

https://twitter.com/joth1878/status/1115352749410082816

https://twitter.com/bubsy_1977/status/1115352330470293505