Zaha claims he is targeted by opponents
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha has called for more protection from referees after claiming that his opponents are out to hurt him.
Zaha scored the winner for Palace against Huddersfield on Saturday, but he came in for some rough treatment along the way.
"I know that for a fact [opponents are out there to hurt me] but I just don't know what to do anymore," Zaha claimed.
"I end up arguing with referees because today the guy studded me in my shin - do they need to break my leg before anyone gets a red card?
"Last week at Watford he jumped on my calf. What more do I need to do to get the same treatment as other players?
"I can't say anything else. I just have to do my best and not lose my temper and play football.
"Yeah I do because they won't allow me to go on runs or try anything. I know even if I get kicked, studded - I am not going to get anything so that's the only thing," he added when asked if he needs more protecting.