If the FA charges a player with conduct for diving/simulation, five key questions are considered by a three-man tribunal chaired by former Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough winger Stuart Ripley (who is now a solicitor).

They are:

1. Is there contact between the players involved? Simulation is more likely in cases where a player attempts to deceive the referee when no contact occurred between the players.

2. Is there fair/normal contact between the players, resulting in no offence being committed?

3. Is a player legitimately avoiding contact with his opponent to prevent injury?

4. Has the player initiated the contact between his opponent and himself in order to deceive the referee?

5. Does the player exaggerate the effect of a normal contact challenge in order to deceive the referee?

The most recent precedent was set in the case of the incident (Niasse/ Scott Dann) during the match in November between Palace and Everton.

The tribunal’s decision - and how it was reached - are at:

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