Admittedly, in recent times the introduction of VAR and last week’s abortive effort at forming a European Super League have given supporters something else to rage against, but there’s no getting away from the fact that simulation has been a talking point that has dominated conversations in the past.
In the Premier League in particular, it feels as if there is often a heightened scrutiny surrounding contentious decisions, although Leeds United haven’t been subject to that attention for too long, having only returned to the top flight this season.
Even then though, the Whites have seen their fair share of controversial moments, and even with the advent of video technology, diving is still very much part and parcel of the top flight game.
But which clubs are the worst offenders when it comes to trying to dupe referees?
Research from Bookmakers.tv has sought to determine who the most prolific divers in the Premier League are by looking at which sides have received the most bookings for simulation since 2016/17.
On an individual level, Manchester United’s Dan James leads the way with three cautions, but how does his questionable record compare to the rest of his teammates, and where do Leeds rank among the 20 sides who currently make up the English top flight?
Click and scroll through the pages below to read our countdown of the which clubs try to pull the wool over referees’ eyes most often...

7. Burnley
Games played: 183 Cards for Diving: 3 (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney

8. Southampton
Games played: 182 Cards for Diving: 3 (Photo by NAOMI BAKER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: NAOMI BAKER

9. Newcastle United
Games played: 145 Cards for Diving: 3 (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney

10. Brighton
Games played: 144 Cards for Diving: 3 (Photo by Glyn Kirk - Pool/Getty Images) Photo: Pool

11. Manchester City
Games played: 184 Cards for Diving: 4 (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: PAUL ELLIS

12. West Ham
Games played: 183 Cards for Diving: 4 (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Photo: Julian Finney

