Evans sorry as Holden faces six-month lay-off

JONNY EVANS has apologised to Stuart Holden for the challenge which will rule the Bolton midfielder out for up to six months, emphasising it was not deliberate.

Holden, 25, needed 26 stitches in a gash in his knee and required surgery in London.

Manchester United defender Evans was sent off as his side went on to record a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford.