Must West Ham throw the book at Arthur Masuaku?

West Ham’s in-form full-back has hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons this F.A. Cup weekend, after visibly spitting out at an opposing Wigan player last time out for the Hammers. David Moyes and his backroom staff must now take action against such indefensible behaviour.

 

The defender’s actions sent shockwaves throughout the Hammers faithful…

 

Arthur Masuaku given a straight red for spitting at a Wigan player. Ridiculous behaviour.

— Wᴇsᴛ Hᴀᴍ Sᴏᴄɪᴀʟ (@WestHamSocial) January 27, 2018

 

It was a moment that failed to go down well elsewhere…

 

"I'd rather he punched him in the face"

"That's disgusting"

Dean Saunders is not impressed with Arthur Masuaku's behaviour.#BTSportScore pic.twitter.com/viU9ZsqXtr

— BT Sport Score (@btsportscore) January 27, 2018

 

With ramifications for West Ham that have only just begun…

 

Masuaku sent off hahahahahaha. That’s another player who will now be unavailable. Amazing.

— West Ham News (@WHUFC_News) January 27, 2018

 

The Hammers must now take all the right steps in eradicating such behaviour…

 

We don't have that at West Ham.

Absolutely disgusted at Arthur Masuaku spitting at an opponent!

— Tommy ⚒ (@Tommy_Gunn86) January 27, 2018

 

A notion which shines no positive light on the player in question…

 

Embarrassing from Masuaku. Deserved a red. Spitting is disrespectful and disgusting. When we need a win here, he does that. Idiot. #WHUFC #COYI #Masuaku

— Claire Hillman ⚒ (@silvervexcebo) January 27, 2018

 

Whilst everyone makes mistakes within both their private and professional lives…

 

Be interesting to see what was said to Masuaku. You don’t spit at someone for no reason.

— West Ham Photos (@whufcphotos) January 27, 2018

 

There is simply no excusing Arthur Masuaku and his filthy antics…

 

I made this for KUMB when WHU/Allardyce were linked with El Hadji Diouf (who'd spat at WHU fans when with Liverpoool a few years prior). Hence I'm unable to defend Arthur Masuaku tonight. pic.twitter.com/14kl5Ii8lz

— KUMB.com: West Ham United FC Online (@kumbdotcom) January 27, 2018

 

 

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