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Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha reveals racist abuse and threats to his family after Arsenal penalty

Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has revealed he suffered racist abuse and threats to his family after being awarded a late penalty during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal.

Ivory Coast international Zaha was caught by Gunners defender Granit Xhaka towards the end of the Premier League match, with Luka Milivojevic converting the resulting spot-kick to earn the Eagles a point.

Following Sunday's match, Arsenal defender Xhaka said in a post-match television interview he thought the incident had been a "clear penalty".

Nevertheless, Zaha again found himself in the spotlight, with accusations he had gone to ground and after a delayed reaction.

Zaha took to social media to stand up for himself following the match, and subsequently revealed in a post on his Instragram story on Tuesday that the abuse had escalated.

The Palace winger 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."

Mustafi at fault for both Palace penalties. (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Zaha could be back in action for Palace when they travel to Championship side Middlesbrough for a EFL Cup fourth-round tie on Wednesday

Additional reporting by the Press Association.

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