Arsenal: Declan Rice Gets Massive West Ham Boos Despite David Moyes' Hope for Better Welcome

West Ham United v Arsenal - Carabao Cup Fourth Round
(Photo : Alex Pantling/Getty Images) LONDON, ENGLAND - Declan Rice of Arsenal looks dejected after Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United (not pictured) scores their sides third goal during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between West Ham United and Arsenal at London Stadium on November 01, 2023 in London, England.

West Ham United fans are not happy that Declan Rice moved to their London rivals Arsenal, and they let him know it when his club visited the London Stadium for the EFL Cup.

Hammers won the match, 3-1, to advance to the quarterfinals, but that is not the only story that stood out during the night.

Rice was a huge West Ham hero, and that's one reason why many believe he will get a warm welcome. After all, he spent his youth with the Hammers and helped them win the 2023 Europa League.

The 24-year-old moved to Arsenal during the summer, hoping to win major trophies.

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Gratitude is not what many West Ham fans in the stadium felt. His former manager, David Moyes, was expecting a warm reception for Rice, too.

"You've got to remember this is the man who lifted this club's first European trophy in more than 50 years," said Moyes before the Arsenal match kicked off.

"He should be welcomed back with open arms. We're all looking forward to seeing him again."

The manager explained after the game that fans might just be trying to distract Rice.

Internet reacts to West Ham fans' reactions

The consensus is that Rice is a West Ham legend, and Hammers fans should not disrespect him.

Many people were baffled by these reactions.

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