Newcastle United’s Papiss Cisse has an accepted an FA charge for spitting at Manchester United’s Jonny Evans.
Evans, also charged with spitting during the incident, has yet to respond to the charge.
Papiss Cisse has accepted a charge from the Football Association for spitting at Manchester United's Jonny Evans, Newcastle United said.
The 29-year-old Senegalese striker could face a ban of up to seven games after the incident during Wednesday's game against Manchester United.
Defender Evans, also charged by the FA, has yet to respond.
Wednesday unsavoury incident involving Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse is the latest in a long line of gob-related football controversy
Jonny Evans and Papiss Cissé are facing likely bans from the FA after appearing to spit at each other during a Premier League game