Wilfried Zaha has somehow picked up a reputation for being a regular play-actor on the pitch.

The Crystal Palace star was targeted by Watford mascot ‘Harry the Hornet’ in 2016 when he dived in front of the winger.

The gesture was likely meant to be a light-hearted jibe from the Watford figure, but some supporters agree with the accusation that Zaha likes to deceive referees.

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All eyes are expected to be on the talented winger as he lines up against the Hornets at Vicarage Road on Sunday afternoon.

Zaha was heavily linked with a move away from Palace in the summer transfer window, but he opted to sign a new long-term contract at Selhurst Park instead.

After the Ivory Coast international was named in the Eagles’ first XI, some Watford supporters predicted that the attack-minded star will dive at some point across the 90 minutes.

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Others made the call before Zaha was even confirmed in Palace’s starting side.