Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate the Most

Who are the Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate The Most? Have you ever wondered which footballers are the most hated by Arsenal fans? well if you have then worry not because we have prepared a list of the Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate The Most. Arsenal Football club is one of the biggest clubs in the world and their fans have some hatred against one of the finest footballers to ever grace the field of play. Now why do Arsenal fans hate these players ? well we are about to find out about that below, some are obviously hated because of betrayal that’s a fact!.

Ten Soccer Players Arsenal Fans Hate The Most

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Here are the Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate The Most

10. Didier Drogba

Starting off the list at number Ten is former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. The Chelsea legend was a nightmare not only to Arsenal fans but also to many other Premier League fans. The Ivorian never seemed to fail to find the back of the net when his was having a good game.While most of the Chelsea fans miss Didier Drogba due to their recent form, Arsenal fans are happy the Ivorian is not part of the Blues as he found the net frequently whenever he played against them.

Didier Drogba was and is still lethal inside the penalty area. The striker who is now in the MLS is still a huge figure in the Premier League and is one of the greatest striker to have ever graced the league.

9. Ruud Van Nistelrooy

Apart from Chelsea legend Didier Drogba, Ruud Van Nistelrooy also makes the shortlist on the Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate The Most . The former Manchester United striker has been considered by many fans and analysts as one of the greatest strikers at Old Trafford and the world at large during his generation. The Dutch man though being a terrific player had a short temper .

He caused some problems for the Gunners during his time in England as a footballer. He was very prolific and found the net on many instances. Arsenal fans seem rather tense whenever the Dutch man’s name is brought up.

8. Diego Costa

Coming in eighth place is new Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Diego Costa has really settled in the Premier League and has adapted with the English style of play. However the Spaniard has not been able to keep his composure when it comes to turning down a fight. Diego Costa is a player who usually never lets issues slide and during a London derby a few weeks ago he was involved in a scenario that saw Arsenal defender Gabriel sent off.

Arsenal during the derby lost 2-0 and most of the fans blamed Diego Costa for their loss and ever since the Chelsea man has been hated by the Gunners fans.

7. Ashley Cole

In seventh place is former Chelsea and England full back, Ashley Cole. The Left back became known in world football during is time with the Gunners, Arsenal. Ashley Cole is one of the few players to play for both London clubs. The English man has been hated by most of the Arsenal fans due to the way he left the club and went on to join local rivals Chelsea.

Ashley Cole enjoyed a successful spell at Arsenal from 1998 to 2006, during the 2006 summer transfer window he was offered a contract extension by Arsenal but the English man turned it down and decided to join Chelsea due to the high salary they offered him. Since then Arsenal fans have hated him and called him names like ‘Traitor’ and ‘Cashley’.

6. Ryan Shawcross

Ryan Shawcross scoops the sixth place on the list on the Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate The Most . Ryan Shawcross who was once a Manchester United player but now plays his league football for Stock City is one of the players who are hated by Arsenal fans due to his incident about five years ago with Aaron Ramsey.

The Stock City during a match years ago forced a reckless challenge on the Welsh man and managed to break his leg. Ramsey’s leg was broken on both the Tibia and Fibula .Ever since then Arsenal fans have hated the English man.

5. Teddy Sheringham

Considered by many as a Manchester United legend takes up fifth place on the Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate The Most. Well it is said by many that if you want to be hated by a club play for the rival clubs, Teddy Sheringham played for both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspurs who were both rivals of the Londoners.

The former English striker had an incredible goal scoring form against Arsenal, that’s why their is so much hatred between the two.

4. Robin Van Persie

In fourth place is Former Arsenal and Manchester United player Robin Van Persie. The Dutch man just like Ashley Cole left the club Arsenal and went on to join rivals Manchester United. This move was hated by most of the Arsenal fans. But if you were in Robin Van Persie’s situation you would have probably done the same . In football a player’s career should be filled with silverware and that’s what Van Persie wanted as he saw no silverware with Arsenal.

After joining Manchester United Van Persie manged to get the Premier League winners medal which has been an achievement in his career. Ever since joining Manchester United Arsenal fans have hated the Dutch man.

3. Emmanuel Adebayor

Well this player isn’t supposed to miss this list of the Top 10 Footballers Arsenal Fans Hate The Most. Emmanuel Adebayor is undoubtedly one of the most hated footballers by Arsenal fans as he has played for rivals Tottenham Hotspurs, Manchester City and has also played for Arsenal itself before leaving to join rivals.

When money get’s in the way, footballers tend to forget about respect and loyalty for their clubs. Emmanuel Adebayor was signed as a young player by the Gunners and became one of the best strikers in the world at that time before moving to rivals Manchester City in 2009, this move  contributed the the hate by Arsenal fans, to top it off celebrating in front of the Gunners fans after scoring against them finally did the trick and was fully hated by the Arsenal fans.

2. Patrice Evra

In second place is former Manchester United player and French fullback Patrice Evra. The French man is currently playing for Juventus in the Italian Serie A. Patrice Evra is known for his calmness and quiteness on the pitch. He is a footballer who let’s his feet do the talking but on one occasion he finally had a say after Manchester United defeated the Gunners 4-1. Patrice Evra said after the match that ” it was 11 men against 11 babies ” well if you were an Arsenal fan would you like patrice? well if it was me hell no!

1. Roy Keane

Finally the most hated footballer by Arsenal fans is Manchester United legend Roy Keane. The question is why is he hated? well we are about to find out now, well Roy Keane is considered as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation and one of the most hated footballers of all time due to his arrogance and short temper.

The former Manchester United man was hated by Arsenal fans for his long hostility with Arsenal midfielder Patric Veira who was one of the most loved Arsenal players.