Palace chairman Parish says Wilfried Zaha did NOT dive against Manchester City

"There's an agenda against Wilfried Zaha. I don't know why or where it comes from, but it is outrageous to accuse him of being a diver. It's total nonsense."

Palace chairman Parish says Wilfried Zaha did NOT dive against Manchester City

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has come to the defence of Wilfried Zaha after the player came in for criticism after being awarded a penalty in Sunday's goalless draw against Manchester City.

In the closing exchanges against the Premier League leaders, the 25-year-old created a golden chance for Andros Townsend before being brought down by Raheem Sterling in stoppage time.

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