Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has denied spitting at Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse in last night's Premier League clash.
Evans appeared to spit in Cisse's direction when spitting at the ground at St. James' Park, something which provoked an angry response from the striker and it was also alleged he spat at the Manchester United man.
Evans has now issued a statement denying that he spat at Cisse in the game, saying via Manchester United's official site: "Having woken up this morning I am shocked to have seen the media coverage from last night’s match. I would like to make it clear that I did not spit at Papiss Cisse.
"I was totally unaware of any spitting incident and had assumed that the issue at the time was with the challenge and his attempted retaliation to the tackle from the floor.
"During the game Papiss Cisse and I spoke about the incident and it is clear by my reaction in the television footage that I was totally surprised by any suggestion of spitting."
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"It is not in my character or in my nature to spit at anybody nor is it something I have ever done or would ever do. It is certainly not something that I did last night."
Manchester United won the Premier League clash at St. James' Park thanks to a late Ashley Young goal, earning a vital three points as they continue to push for a top four finish. At present they sit in fourth spot in the Premier League.
It remains to be seen if the English Football Association will investigate the incident between Evans and Cisse last night. Spitting at an opponent is a red card offence if seen by the match referee.
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