The image showed a conversation between her and another Instagram user.

The other person writes "Solves our winger issues. I can't see that gorilla faced Iwobi running down the flank again. He's so bad ya."

Her reply supports this remark, reading "Hahahahahaha I honestly dunno why they don't bench him more."

The other person replies "It's like evolution stopped for him. Didn't change from Neanderthal to man."

Ms Gupta quickly deleted the post, but her followers had been quick to screenshot it. Although comments on her Instagram page have been limited, Twitter users are slamming her for the racist post.

"You are a racist piece of trash" wrote one user

"Pathetic! Shame on you! Never was a fan, and you've lost more fans. Words. They are like knives and you can't take them back" said another.

Ms Gupta hastily posted an apology on her Twitter, saying "Guys m sorry you thought it was racist. Was bad on my part, being a sports lover. Wallah never meant it. Sorry guys forgive the stupidity #gooner4life." (sic)