article_snippet: Jonny Evans (left) and Cisse clash near the half-way line at St James' Park following the unpleasant exchange .
article_snippet: Both Newcastle striker Cisse, who admitted the charge, and Jonny Evans released statements on Thursday in which they disagreed on the intent behind the disgusting scenes.
article_snippet: Papiss Cisse responded by apologising but said Papiss Cisse was provoked when Jonny Evans spat at Papiss Cisse.
article_snippet: And Papiss Cisse will inform FA disciplinary chiefs that Jonny Evans intentionally spat at Jonny Evans when questioned about the incident.
highlights_snippet: Jonny Evans appeared to spit at Papiss Cisse on Wednesday night .
  
highlights_snippet: Papiss Cisse retaliated by aiming spit back at Jonny Evans Jonny Evans .
  
highlights_snippet: Jonny Evans denied spitting at Papiss Cisse, whilst the Newcastle striker has apologised .
  