Evans could face spitting probe

JONNY Evans and Papiss Cisse could find themselves in hot water after appearing to spit at each other during Manchester United’s dramatic 1–0 win at Newcastle.

The United defender and the Magpies striker became involved in an angry first–half exchange during which the Senegal international took exception to the Northern Irishman’s challenge. Television replays suggested the pair had resorted to spitting.

Evans’ manager Louis van Gaal, who along with match referee Anthony Taylor did not see the incident, was quick to leap to the defence of his player, although the Football Association seems certain to intervene.

Van Gaal said: “I didn’t see, but I can’t imagine that Jonny Evans could do that.”

The Dutchman left St James’ Park a happy man after seeing Ashley Young snatch victory at the death when Tim Krul could only hack Mehdi Abeid’s ill–judged back–pass into his path.

Van Gaal said: “We have waited a long time for the winning goal, but it shows also again the fighting spirit of our team – that I have said already a lot of times.”