Theo Walcott seemingly involved in altercation with Arsenal supporters after Champions League defeat by Monaco

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Theo Walcott was seemingly involved in an altercation with Arsenal supporters following his side's humiliating Champions League defeat by Monaco at the Emirates on Wednesday night.

After the final whistle the England international shared a tight embrace with Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour before swapping shirts with the Tunisia international.

It was a move that irked the supporters that had bothered to stay until the end of the match, who appeared to vent their frustrations in the direction of Walcott.

Theo Walcott receives a consolatory hug from Monaco defender Aymen Abdennour after the match 

The pair swap shirts after Monaco recorded a shock 3-1 win over Arsene Wenger's side at the Emirates

It was a move that appeared to anger Arsenal fans as members of the home crowd vented their frustration

The forward apparently responded by gesturing towards the Arsenal fans motioning with his hand to suggest the criticism did not affect him.

After such a shambolic display Walcott's reaction is likely to be received with further anger from the home faithful who booed their team off the pitch.

The Gunners were beaten 3-1 by the Ligue 1 side and now face a mammoth task to reach the last eight of the competition when they play the second leg in three weeks' time.

Walcott raised his hand towards the Arsenal supporters to suggest their criticism is falling on deaf ears

Walcott's reaction is likely to anger supporters further after watching their side fall to a humiliating defeat

Geoffrey Kondogbia opened the scoring in the first half before former Tottenham striker Dimitar Berbatov doubled the visitors lead after the interval.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Arsene Wenger's side a lifeline before they were caught on the counter-attack in the closing seconds by Yannick Ferreira Carrasco.