Five of the worst: Premier League dives

Manchester United's Danny Welbeck is beginning to garner an unwanted reputation for going to ground easily, following a few tumbles in recent weeks.

The young striker was accused of diving in an attempt to win a penalty for England against Ukraine, while he was successful in his efforts to deceive for United on Saturday.

Diving is a disease that will not be exterminated in a hurry, and the Premier League has seen more than it's fair share of dishonest behaviour over the years. Here are a few of the most famous dives from the English top-flight…

Steven Gerrard vs Blackburn


 

Wayne Rooney vs Arsenal


 

Didier Drogba vs Jens Lehmann


 

Gareth Bale v Arsenal


 

Morten Gamst Pedersen vs Arsenal