Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has denied that he directed racist language at Patrice Evra during Saturday's clash with Manchester United.

"I'm upset by the accusations of racism," Suarez said on his Facebook page. "I can only say that I have always respected and respect everybody. We are all the same. I go to the field with the maximum illusion of a little child who enjoys what he does, not to create conflicts."

The two players had to be separated by referee Andre Marriner on several occasions during a lengthy spat and Evra alleged after the match that he had been racially abused by the Uruguayan. An official spokesman for Liverpool had previously stated that the forward "categorically denied" the allegation. The FA is set to investigate the incident.

i don't know if viewers noticed steven G and evra didn't shake each at d beginnin of d match