The Arsenal skipper was slapped with a double rap for
his part in the ‘Spitgate’ storm following the Gunners’ 2-1 FA Cup
win over Hull last month.
The Spaniard, who did not play due to injury, ran on to
the Emirates pitch at the final whistle dressed in jeans and a
hooded top. It is also alleged he spat at Tigers No 2 Brian
Horton.
But boss Arsene Wenger said: “If he had worn a black
tie he wouldn’t have been charged. Nobody told me a player cannot
go on the pitch after a game.”
Hull boss Phil Brown also faces an improper conduct
charge over comments he made about ref Mike Riley.
It was Brown who publicly accused Fabregas of spitting
at his assistant.
But Wenger insisted: “We have nothing to hide. The FA
have made such a big thing of this. Nothing about Cesc’s behaviour
troubles me. I’m sure he will not get banned.
“I believe he was dressed in a proper way. Why should a
boy of 20 not be able to dress in a relaxed manner?”