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SCOTT CARSON has left Manchester City after six years of service for the club.

The veteran goalkeeper makes his exit with the bizarre record of more Premier League winners’ medals than appearances.

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Scott Carson has left Manchester City[/caption]

Manchester City confirmed Caron’s exit on social media.

A statement read: “After six seasons with the Club, Scott Carson will leave Manchester City when his contract expires this summer.

“We would like to thank Scott for his hard work and dedication and wish him the very best of luck for the future.”

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RELEGATED League One side Bristol Rovers have topped one table this season – being crowned the most prolific divers in England’s top divisions.

The West Country team recorded eight yellow cards for simulation, the most of any team over the course of the past three seasons.

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Diving date from the past three seasons has been revealed[/caption]

Premier League giant Chelsea followed with seven bookings for taking a tumble – the same number as Burton Albion.

Manchester City, Newcastle United, Crawley Town, Accrington Stanley and Barrow have been reprimanded six times each after being caught trying to con the ref.

Football statistician Statman Dave ran the numbers as part of Snickers’ wider Off Your Game campaign, with the Deep Diving Audit offering a data-led look at diving across English football.

Dave O’Brien, who pored over match footage, referee reports and extensive game insights to reveal all the most dramatic diving data, said: “Diving has always been a part of the game, but when you look at the numbers, like I’ve done for Snickers’ Deep Diving Audit, it’s clear that some clubs and players really know how to keep things interesting.

“Whether it’s tactical, instinctive, or maybe even hunger-related, one thing is for sure, when players are off their game, it shows.

“And sometimes, it’s not just the ball that goes rolling.”

Nearly all cases of diving occurred in the second half, with a particular uptick during the 90th minute – and 70 per cent of dives took place in the penalty area.

With Brighton & Hove Albion being named as the club players have dived against most in the Premier League.

Strikers are responsible for 26 per cent of all dives over the last three seasons, whereas in defence, only one centre-back was carded for a diving offence.

Looking at the 2024/25 campaign specifically, 75 per cent of dives occurred when the players’ team wasn’t winning, with the average dive last season lasting nine seconds.

Additionally, the average diving age is 22, they most typically wear white boots – and are also English, with these players making up 42 per cent of dives in the season just gone.

Diving in the men’s game is significantly more prominent compared to the women’s – with just one diving booking found on record from the last three seasons in the Women’s Super League.

Snickers has enlisted football experts Statman Dave and Nada Allali to create a video which uncovers the most over-the-top tumbles across the England’s top leagues.

Delia Lendais-Metral from the chocolate brand said: “Let’s face it, when you’re hungry, you’re not quite yourself.

“The Snickers Deep Diving Audit taps into those moments when things go slightly off, on or off the pitch.”

“Whether it’s a mis-timed slide or a full-blown flop, this is a fun reminder that staying fuelled helps keep you on your game.”