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Crystal Palace fan arrest after confronting Damien Delaney in defeat

A Crystal Palace supporter has been arrested after he invaded the Selhurst Park pitch to confront Damien Delaney at half-time of their 4-0 home defeat by Sunderland.

The result -- in a crucial fixture they needed to win against a relegation rival -- has left them at significant risk of returning to the Championship and represented a new low in their season, while Sunderland's was revived.

Palace conceded three goals in the six minutes leading up to half-time, leading to widespread booing among their fans and chants of "you're not fit to wear the shirt."

It was as they were walking off at half-time that the fan broke onto the pitch to confront Delaney, coming face-to-face with the defender and appearing to grab his shirt before being restrained by security.