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McCarthy discusses targeting of 'brilliant' Zaha

In an engaging post-match interview with Palace TV, James McCarthy discussed the targeting that's "part and parcel of football" of a "brilliant" Wilfried Zaha as he faced Watford this afternoon at Selhurst Park.

Explaining his perception of Palace's relationship with the Hornets, McCarthy said: "Obviously I was on the bench in the last game when we played them away and I could see there was a lot of fighting and a lot of niggly things on the pitch. Today was no different as well.

"A couple of their boys tried to wind up Wilf and obviously Wilf does his thing and goes past a couple of them.