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Zaha says Man Utd, Liverpool fans call him 'black monkey'

Zaha says Man Utd, Liverpool fans call him 'black monkey'

By REUTERS

FILE - Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Crystal Palace at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, on Saturday, May 16, 2015. Photo: AP

LONDON: Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has accused Manchester United and Liverpool fans of calling him a 'black monkey' on social media. 'If Man United and Liverpool fans feel better by calling me a black monkey in my messages .. feel free to carry on if it makes your day better,' the former Manchester United player posted on Instagram after his team's 2-0 win over West Brom in the Premier League Asia Trophy in Hong Kong on Saturday. Palace manager Frank de Boer had earlier said the 24-year-old Ivory Coast international needed greater protection from referees after he received rough treatment during Saturday's match.