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Brighton’s Maupay explains his confrontation with Crystal Palace’s Zaha

The French international was seen in a tussle of words with the Ivorian player after he scored a dramatic equaliser on Monday

Brighton & Hove Albion striker Neal Maupay has explained why he had a confrontation with Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha at the end of their 1-1 draw in a Premier League fixture on Monday.

It needed the intervention of fellow players to separate the Ivory Coast international from Maupay at the final whistle of the match at Selhurst Park Stadium after the latter scored a dramatic late equaliser in the derby.

It was Zaha, who was making his 400th appearance for the Eagles, who opened the scoring in the 45th minute after converting from the penalty spot.