sport news Neal Maupay says his full-time clash with Wilfried Zaha was 'banter'

sport news Neal Maupay says his full-time clash with Wilfried Zaha was 'banter'
sport news Neal Maupay says his full-time clash with Wilfried Zaha was 'banter'
Neal Maupay says his full-time clash with Wilfried Zaha was 'banter' after the Brighton striker copied his celebration following a dramatic last-minute equaliser against rivals

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Neal Maupay played down his full-time argument with Wilfried Zaha as 'banter' after the pair clashed following the Brighton striker's last-minute equaliser at at Selhurst Park.

Zaha had given Palace the lead when he converted a penalty at the end of the first half, with the winger cupping his hands to his ears as he celebrated in front of the Brighton fans.

But Maupay had the last laugh as he levelled in the fifth minute of stoppage time before copying Zaha's celebration as he wheeled away to celebrate with the away supporters. 

Neal Maupay copied Wilfried Zaha's celebration after his last-minute equaliser against Crystal Palace

The Palace winger seemed irked by Maupay's actions at the full-time whistle

Neal Maupay (left) said his full-time clash with Wilfried Zaha (right) was 'banter' after the Brighton striker copied his celebration following his last-minute equaliser

Zaha seemed irked by Maupay's actions and several players from both sides clashed in heated scenes following the full-time whistle.

When asked about his argument with Zaha, Maupay told Sky Sports: 'Football is nothing without fans and some involvement with

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