The FA has today released the following statement:

An independent Regulatory Commission has sanctioned Burnley’s Hannibal Mejbri for misconduct during their Premier League game against Leeds United on Saturday 18 October.   It was alleged that the player acted in breach of the Laws of the Game and/or in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or indecent behaviour by spitting at or in the direction of Leeds United supporters around the 67th minute.   Hannibal Mejbri subsequently admitted the charge, and the Regulatory Commission imposed a four-match suspension and £15,000 fine following a hearing.   The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course.