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Paul Mullin has scored more than 100 goals for Wrexham since joining from Cambridge in 2021 Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has denied suggestions he almost bit the leg of an opponent during Monday's 3-1 defeat against Birmingham City. Replays appeared to show Mullin coming close to biting Alex Cochrane's calf, only to move his mouth away before making contact. Mullin wrote on X, external: "I know what it looks like. . but it didn’t happen. Although you can tell his leg was thinking about attacking my mouth. " Cochrane told Sky Sports after the game: "I don't really know to be honest, I was on the floor. I think it was just a bit of handbags, out of nothing, but not too much. Just a load of nonsense, really. " Television replays appeared to show Mullin coming close to biting the leg of Birmingham's Alex Cochrane Mullin, Wrexham's top scorer for the past three seasons, came off the bench 63 minutes into the much-anticipated League One game at St Andrew's. The incident in the 81st minute preceded scuffles between both sets of players that led to Mullin and the hosts' Krystian Bielik being among those booked. Bielik was then dismissed after collecting a second yellow card five minutes later for a challenge on Wrexham's Andy Cannon. Birmingham manager Chris Davies said he had missed the initial altercation. "I had my back turned to the melee because there was all that nonsense going on, " he said. Wrexham captain James Mc Clean was also shown a yellow card after his part in the clashes between players. He was later substituted and appeared to catch an object thrown from the stand as he walked around the perimeter of the pitch. Birmingham came from behind to win the fixture and end Wrexham's unbeaten start to the season, with the hosts moving into second behind Phil Parkinson's side on goal difference. Brady, Beckham & Deadpool - but fans and football the stars Champions League build-up: Rodri - 'Players close to going on strike' 'Matter of time before Mbappe is Real Madrid's main man' Brady, Beckham & Deadpool - but fans and football the stars Zelensky: From entertainer to world leader The extraordinary life of Volodymyr Zelensky, and how war in Ukraine changed everything Can knowledge and ignorance coexist? Rory Stewart examines how recognising both can help us become clearer thinkers Unlock the hidden world of couples' relationships Follow the emotional struggles and successes in this riveting, raw reality series Has Google become too big to control? They handle billions of online searches every day, but can Google use its power responsibly? All you need to know about Champions League - and how to watch on BBC 'Matter of time before Mbappe is Real Madrid's main man' 'No other outcome' - who will win Champions League? Pundits' predictions F1 Q&A: Is this season Norris' best chance to win title? I've been through a lot of pain - Joshua 'They could dominate' - how Real Madrid built a new team of Galacticos. Video'They could dominate' - how Real Madrid built a new team of Galacticos 36 teams, 36 questions - take our Champions League quiz 'Captaincy commodities won Solheim Cup for US' Players to watch in Champions League - from stars to wonderkids Murray 'magic' and a 97-yard touchdown - NFL best plays. Video Murray 'magic' and a 97-yard touchdown - NFL best plays Cowboys, Ravens & 49ers lose on NFL Sunday of shocks Anderson a target for USA's Major League Cricket Watch Solheim Cup's best shots as USA beat Europe in thriller. Video Watch Solheim Cup's best shots as USA beat Europe in thriller Joshua v Fury must happen by end of 2025 - Hearn Arsenal won 'like a Mourinho team' - Walcott on the north London derby How a 'savvy' set-piece helped Arsenal beat Spurs. Video How a 'savvy' set-piece helped Arsenal beat Spurs Pettersen has 'no regrets' after Solheim Cup loss Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? How 'brilliant' Newcastle substitutes turned game at Wolves. Video How 'brilliant' Newcastle substitutes turned game at Wolves 'Mc Laren's constructors' lead a seismic development' © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.