Pundit left furious by what happened to ‘underappreciated’ Arsenal star against West Ham

Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over West Ham United, entering the international break with a one-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. Midfielder Declan Rice, who transferred from West Ham to Arsenal in 2023, scored in the match and refrained from celebrating out of respect for his former club.

During the game, Rice was jeered by some West Ham fans when taking corners, prompting him to glance at the away supporters after scoring. This reaction from the fans became a topic of discussion on The 2 Robbies podcast, where pundit Robbie Earle expressed dissatisfaction with the treatment Rice received.

Earle criticized the booing as unfair, noting that Rice did not leave West Ham on a free transfer but for £100 million after helping the club win a European trophy and playing with dedication. He emphasized that Rice acted professionally by not celebrating his goal, showing respect for West Ham and its fans, yet still faced negativity.

Rice, who joined West Ham's academy at age 14 and has spoken fondly of the club, was largely admired there, but Earle found the booing uncomfortable. West Ham will not face Rice again until May, when the two teams are scheduled to meet next.