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George Smith

Crystal Palace confirm Wilfried Zaha injury blow ahead of Manchester United fixture

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has confirmed that his side will be without Wilfried Zaha for Saturday's clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford through injury.

The winger, who spent two years on United's books, suffered a hamstring problem during a goalless draw with Newcastle United at Selhurst Park almost a fortnight ago and has failed to recover in time for the trip to M16. He was forced off just past the hour mark against Eddie Howe's side and was replaced by Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Zaha, who made just four appearances during a forgettable spell at Old Trafford, is Palace's top scorer this season, scoring six goals and registering three assists in all competitions. He has been an almost ever-present figure this term, meaning he will be sorely missed by the Londoners.

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