Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha racially abused following dive storm in this weekend's 2-2 draw with Arsenal

The Eagles forward was caught by makeshift Gunners defender Granit Xhaka six minutes from time, with Luka Milivojevic converting from the spot to earn Palace a point.

In a post-match interview after the game Xhaka said he thought the incident was a “clear penalty”.

But Zaha once again found himself in the spotlight, with accusations he went to ground easily after a delayed reaction.

And the Ivory Coast international, 25, took to Instagram to reveal the extent of the abuse he received.

He wrote: “For all the people taking it one step further and being racist and wishing death on my family I wish you and your families the best too x p.s my life is still very good despite your hate.”

He had already hit back at critics after the game on Instagram, saying: “I wouldn’t normally do this but since everyone is giving me abuse today…don’t go anywhere.”

Zaha was at the centre of another dive storm only a week before after the ex-Manchester United man won a pen against Everton.

The tricky winger was clipped in the area by Toffees defender Seamus Coleman on 59 minutes, and although he didn't fall to the ground immediately, it looked a clear foul.

But Zaha was still castigated on Twitter.

One person wrote that the winger "should have been an actor", while another added: "Zaha diving imagine my shock".

User "Dom" posted: “Wait? Zaha? Going to the ground easily? No way!”

Alex Bradford wrote on Twitter that "the reaction from Zaha is embarrassing.”

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