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Southampton fans react on Twitter to Jose Fonte’s West Ham United’s debut

West Ham United's Jose Fonte in action with Manchester City's Leroy Sane (REUTERS)
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West Ham United signed Jose Fonte from Southampton during the January transfer window.

Southampton fans have taken great pleasure out of seeing Jose Fonte struggle on his debut for West Ham United.

Fonte was keen to leave Southampton in January, and ended up moving to the London Stadium.

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However, after being thrown straight into West Ham’s starting line-up by Slaven Bilic, the 33-year-old failed to impress.

Fonte was torn apart by Manchester City’s attacking players, as West Ham fell to a 4-0 defeat.

West Ham United's Jose Fonte in action with Manchester City's Leroy Sane

Fonte was partly at fault for City’s second goal of the match, and he then gave away a penalty in the second half.

And Southampton fans couldn’t help but enjoy watching Fonte fail to impress during his first appearance in a Hammers shirt.

West Ham are set to travel to Southampton at the weekend, and Fonte is sure to receive a hostile reception at St. Mary’s.

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As things stand, West Ham are in 11th place in the Premier League table, while Southampton are in 12th.