article_snippet: Manchester United Jonny Evans has released a statement denying the allegations that Jonny Evans spat at Papiss Cisse on Wednesday night.
article_snippet: However, in contrast, Jonny Evans has offered Jonny Evans apologies after reacting to something 'very unpleasant'.
article_snippet: Jonny Evans clashed with the opposing striker during Manchester United's 1-0 victory at St James' Park, with both appearing to spit at each other.
article_snippet: But Jonny Evans says Jonny Evans is shocked by the accusations despite footage and that it is not in Jonny Evans character to do anything of the sort, despite the footage, and Cisse's letter of apology, indicating that Jonny Evans did in fact spit at the Senegalese international.
article_snippet: Jonny Evans (left) and Papiss Cisse clash after an unsavoury incident on Wednesday night .
article_snippet: Manchester United Jonny Evans appeared to launch spit in the direction of Papiss Cisse Cisse .
article_snippet: Jonny Evansstatement on Manchester United's official website read: 'Having woken up this morning I am shocked to have seen the media coverage from last night's match.
article_snippet: Firstly to my teammates and to our supporters, secondly to Jonny Evans, and thirdly to every football fan who saw the incident between myself and Jonny. '
article_snippet: Afterwards, Van Gaal defended Evans. '
article_snippet: I did not see that (incident) from the bench, but I cannot imagine Van Gaal would do that,' said the Dutchman.
highlights_snippet: Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse appeared to spit at each other .
  
highlights_snippet: Jonny Evans says Jonny Evans is shocked by the accusations despite footage .
  