United defender Evra set for talks with FA over racism row with Liverpool star Suarez

The FA will speak with Patrice Evra in the next 48 hours over the Manchester United defender's allegations that he was racially abused by Liverpool striker Luis Suarez at Anfield last Saturday.

United have given clearance for Evra to meet FA officials following Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League win over Otelul Galati in Romania.

Evra is determined to pursue the case and, depending on what he says, the FA are likely to want to speak with Suarez as well.

Controversy: Patrice Evra (left) and Luis Suarez during the draw at Anfield

Evra was fuming after the 1-1 draw at Anfield, claiming in an interview with Canal Plus that Suarez had racially abused him on a number of occasions during the game.

Although the full-back feels TV replays will prove his claims, Suarez has denied them strongly, and has been backed by Liverpool.

The controversy came at the end of a game which otherwise passed off without incident.

Prior to the clash, United boss Sir Alex Ferguson had urged his club's supporters not to stand during the game, and then pleaded with fans of both sides not to abuse their opponents over the Munich and Hillsborough tragedies respectively.

Man in the middle: Referee Andre Marriner speaks to Evra and Suarez

'It is not an easy one for us,' said Ferguson. 'Everyone knows Manchester United and Liverpool have great responsibilities in terms of things that happen on the field.

'Saturday was terrific. Both sets of fans were good. There was not any of that silly chanting we have had in previous years. Both sets of fans deserve praise for that.

'It is not something we would want to level against Liverpool and it is not against Liverpool. Obviously Patrice feels very aggrieved at what was said to him. It rests in the hands of the FA now.'