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Premier League divers

The issue of diving within the Premier League reared its ugly head once again at the weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend was cautioned for simulation, while the same punishment was exacted upon Crystal Palace striker Marouane Chamakh when he inexplicably took a tumble inside the penalty area at Southampton.

Hull City's Robbie Brady was also heavily criticised for going down too easily under a challenge from West Ham United defender Joey O'Brien. A penalty was awarded, which Brady duly converted.

Below, Sports Mole has selected a handful of other English-based players that have hit the floor without any contact in recent years.

Marouane Chamakh, Crystal Palace

Danny Welbeck, Manchester United

Luis Suarez, Liverpool

Emmanuel Eboue, Arsenal

Phil Neville, Everton

Gareth Bale, Tottenham Hotspur

El Hadji Diouf, Bolton Wanderers

Ashley Young, Manchester United

Morten Gamst Pedersen, Blackburn Rovers

Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United

Fernando Torres, Liverpool and Chelsea

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