Wilfried Zaha was Crystal Palace’s leading light as Neil Warnock’s 10 men fell to defeat at Selhurst Park on Monday night. It was inconceivable to think 18 months ago, as Zaha traipsed off the Selhurst Park pitch for a final time bound for the bright lights of Old Trafford, that he would return so soon, and more surprisingly still: he'd return a bit-part player. Having headlined the club's charge to the Premier League in 2012-13, his August homecoming was met with great anticipation by Palace fans, who were unaware United were returning damaged goods. Confidence shot following a season on the bench under David Moyes, and subsequent snub from Louis van Gaal, Zaha has struggled for form since...
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