Emmanuel Eboue admits he never expected to become a target for the Arsenal Football Club boo-boys.

The Ivory Coast international came in for some horrendous jeering during the win against Wigan Athletic last weekend, which resulted in the substitute being substituted by Arsene Wenger.

"It was sad," Eboue said in The People. "I did not expect that reaction from the public because I have always given all for Arsenal. But I am a professional and I have respect for the reactions of the crowd.

"The manager has encouraged me and told me that you get over these things by working harder and fighting. He has promised me that if I give 200 per cent in every game, the fans will applaud me again."