Evans denies Cisse 'spit'

ByPA Sport Report

Published 05/03/2015 at 15:02 GMT

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has denied spitting at Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse as the pair clashed at St James' Park.

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The Northern Ireland international said he was "shocked" to read reports of the incident after Wednesday night's Barclays Premier League game at Newcastle, which United won 1-0.

In a statement released on the club's official website, www.manutd.com, Evans said: "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."

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