Top 9 hated Prem players of all time ranked including star who refuses to wear a poppy

The most iconic Premier League figures aren't all signified by mercurial talent and goalscoring feats. For all the heroes and memorable moments enjoyed on these shores since the 1992/93 season, there have been plenty of villains and ugly scenes too.

Long before the days of VAR and disciplinary clampdowns, players would get away with all sorts. Some didn't necessarily escape red cards and punishments, but their commitment to being hated still never wavered.

Express Sports ranks the nine most-hated Premier League players in the competition's history. Of course, some have been unlucky to miss out, but if only for the wrong reasons, the streets will never forget the ones who haven't.

And no, we don't know how Diego Costa missed out either...