FA Await Report On Arsenal's Fabregas

Arsenal knocked Hull City out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory at Ashburton Grove last night, and injured club captain Cesc Fabregas was seen to emerge from the dug-out to join his team-mate's on-field celebrations.

Thos celebrations have been marred, however, by accusations from the Tigers' assistant manager, Brian Horton, that the Gunners skipper spat at him.

Hull manager Phil Brown indignantly declared in numerous interviews during the aftermath that he and his club were far from happy with how events had trasnpired.

Horton was expected to submit a formal complaint to the FA today, but no verdict - or indeed any action - can be rightfully made before the FA receive referee Mike Riley's report.

An FA spokesperson is quoted by Reuters as saying today, "We are aware of the allegations but are waiting for the report from referee Mike Riley, or if there is any complaint from Hull City."

As soon as the allegations were levelled at Fabregas, the Arsenal captain was quick to publicly refute the claim on the club's official website.

"I categorically deny that I spat at anybody after the match," he said.

Brown, though, says he saw it with his own eyes, explaining in a post-match press conference, "I was there and I witnessed it, he spat at my assistant manager down the tunnel.

"He spat at his feet."

Alan Dawson, Goal.com