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Palace boss Warnock: Zaha lost in Man Utd system

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock believes Wilfried Zaha struggled to cope with the demands of being a Manchester United player last season.

The 21-year-old failed to make an impact in his first season at Old Trafford and, after spending the back half of last season on loan at Cardiff, has returned to Palace on 12-month temporary deal.

"Man United was probably a bit too big really," he said.

"They haven't got time to educate players as much as a club like Palace have.

"We bring through players like Wilfried all the time and they need educating.

"To take him as quickly as they did and with the money involved, it was very difficult I think.

"His attitude has been questioned but I know Wilfried, it's not his attitude, it's guidance he needs really."

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