Clash: Cesc Fabregas celebrates on the pitch after
Arsenal's 2-1 win over Hull
Hull have
been granted extra time to compile their evidence in the Cesc
Fabregas spitting storm. The Arsenal
midfielder is alleged to have spat at the feet of Tigers
assistant boss Brian Horton in the tunnel after last week's FA Cup
replay at the Emirates.
Fabregas, who was not playing in the game, denies the
accusation from Hull manager Phil Brown, who claims he witnessed
the incident. Brown was also raging that the Spaniard was dressed
in a hoodie and jeans.
The FA asked Hull to provide their observations by this morning but
the deadline has been extended by five days as Horton is currently
abroad.
'We have now received a request from Hull for an extension of
time to provide their observations,' said an FA spokesman. 'We have
considered the request and have allowed an extension until March
30.'
Hull have been given encouragement by the FA's action against
Doncaster's Richie Wellens.
Swansea midfielder Leon Britton accused Wellens of spitting at
him during a Championship match last month and the FA this week
charged Wellens.