Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse has accepted an FA charge relating to a spitting incident with Jonny Evans during his side's 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at St James' Park on Wednesday.
The
two men clashed towards the end of the first half at St James' Park
after Evans had tackled Cisse and TV images appear to show the Northern
Irishman spit at the Newcastle striker, who then responds in kind.
Evans
released a statement insisting he was "shocked" by the accusations of
spitting, while Cisse publicly apologised for reacting to something he
described as "very unpleasant".
A three-man panel of former elite
referees reviewed footage of the incident and unanimously concluded
that both men were guilty of a red card offence earlier on Thursday.
Goal
understands Cisse will now face a seven-game ban after accepting the
charge as it would class as his second red card of the season, ruling
him out of action until May.
Evans, meanwhile, would face a six-game ban if he accepts or is found guilty of the charge.
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