Mesut Ozil was relentlessly trolled by users on Twitter after being marked out of the game by 16-year-old Reece Oxford, who was making his Premier League debut in Arsenal's 2-0 defeat by West Ham.
Oxford starred in the defensive midfield position for the Hammers, who won thanks to goals from Cheikhou Kouyate and Mauro Zarate, new Gunners signing Petr Cech was culpable for both goals.
At the age of 16 years and 237 days, Oxford was the youngest player to ever play for West Ham in the Premier League, and what a way to make his debut.
Ozil is the Gunners' record signing, costing £42.5m from Real Madrid in September 2013, but was firmly in the youngster's pocket throughout.
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Here is some of the best reaction:
16 yr old Reece Oxford returns home and empties his pockets. 1. Pokemon cards. 2. Tickets to Hannah Montana. 3. 3. Gum. 4. Mesut Ozil
Sean Horan (@seanieboy84) August 9, 2015
Breaking News: 16 year old Reece Oxford to be grounded by his parents for 2 weeks after bullying Mesut Ozil at The Emirates today.
Damien Marshall (@DamoMarshall81) August 9, 2015
Upon leaving the Emirates, Reece Oxford pulled his phone out of his pocket and Mesut Ozil has just fallen out.
Coral (@Coral) August 9, 2015
Reece Oxford had Mesut Ozil in his pocket all game. When I was 16, all I had in mine was a Nokia and a fake ID.
Ollie Davis (@Ollie_Davis) August 9, 2015
Reece Oxford starting for West Ham against Arsenal today, up against World Cup winner Mesut Ozil, picking up GCSE results next week.
Sam yc Bailey (@SBailey_) August 9, 2015
Reece Oxford competes for the ball with Aaron Ramsey
Oxford described it as a "dream debut" after the game.
"Yeah it was a dream debut. It's an honour really, to play for West Ham."
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