Arsenal Star Cesc Fabregas Cleared Of 'Spitgate'

The FA have cleared Cesc Fabregas of any improper conduct stemming from allegations that he spat at Hull City assistant manager Brian Horton.

Following Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup quarter-final victory over the Tigers at the Emirates Stadium on March 17, the Spaniard, who was not playing that evening, entered the pitch and was later accused of spitting at Horton in the tunnel.



Fabregas has always strenuously denied the allegations and now, according to The Sun, he has been formally cleared of any wrongdoing.

The British tabloid went on to claim that the 21-year-old was actually absolved of guilt as far back as a week ago, but that all involved parties were requested to keep quiet by the FA until a commissioners' report explaining their decision was ready to be released.

There has as of yet been no official reaction to the FA's verdict, which can not have gone well with the powers that be at Hull City.