"It has been alleged by Leeds United supporters that the Manchester United academy graduate Hannibal spat in their direction during the second half of their 2-0 defeat by the Clarets on Saturday afternoon. The player was substituted onto the field in the 83rd minute and was shown a yellow card after a strong challenge on Gabriel Gudmundsson as Burnley saw out the result on home soil."
"Over the weekend, a spokesperson for the Lancashire Police issued the following statement: "Lancashire Police are aware of an alleged incident involving a Burnley player during the second half of the Premier League game between Burnley and Leeds United at Turf Moor. We are currently working with Burnley Football Club to establish the facts." Burnley have not commented on the matter."
"Spitting at an opponent is considered 'serious misconduct' by the FA and carries a minimum six-game ban. In 2015, Man United's Jonny Evans (six matches) and Papiss Cisse (seven matches, due to a previous violent conduct charge) were banned for a combined 13 matches after spitting at each other during a Premier League match at St. James' Park."
Leeds United supporters allege Hannibal spat in their direction during Burnley's 2-0 win, after he was substituted on in the 83rd minute and later booked. Lancashire Police say they are aware of the alleged incident and are working with Burnley Football Club to establish the facts. The Daily Mail reports that the FA is looking into reviewing the supporters' claims in addition to the police probe, though no formal FA investigation has been launched. Spitting is classified as serious misconduct by the FA and normally carries a minimum six-match ban, with past bans applied in similar cases.
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