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Hannibal Mejbri joined Burnley from Manchester United in August 2024 The Football Association is looking into claims Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri spat at Leeds United fans during the Clarets' win at Turf Moor on Saturday. Lancashire Police is also "establishing the facts" around the alleged incident after a complaint was made by a Leeds fan in the away section of the stadium. Mejbri, 22, came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute and was shown a yellow card in injury time for confronting Gabriel Gudmundsson following a strong tackle on the Leeds defender in front of the dugouts. It is understood the FA is reviewing the spitting allegation but is yet to launch a full investigation. Lancashire Police said it is "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 on Saturday". The force added: "We are currently working with Burnley Football Club to establish the facts. " Leeds are aware of the allegation but have not commented on it. Burnley, who won the match 2-0, declined to comment. Is Dyche the right man to repair Forest? Champions League: Gravenberch misses Liverpool training; Fernandez returns for Chelsea Wales recall Rees-Zammit for autumn Tests A classic fantasy adventure with Christopher Lambert Danny Robins tells bite-sized tales of terror What happens when you donate your body to medical science? The hunt for Russia’s billion-dollar hacking gang Vote for your BBC Women's Footballer of the Year What are the key questions facing Liverpool boss Slot? Can Mc Laren continue to play fair and stop Verstappen? - F1 Q&A Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? The evolution of Rice - how midfielder became Arsenal's all-rounder 'We have to pull fans back together' - Nuno has a 'problem' at West Ham Maguire heads Man Utd to victory against Liverpool. Video Maguire heads Man Utd to victory against Liverpool 'High school to Hogwarts' - will GB magic bring Richardson gold? 'Rohl jumps from Wednesday frying pan into Rangers furnace' What football can learn from NFL's international games The ultimate Ashes competitor - Broad on walking, Warner and that final wicket How five days of sumo 'charmed' Britain Consign my Ashes try to history - Davies' England challenge Inside Postecoglou's 39 days to forget at Forest Hyped by Zlatan, hidden by Maldini - Italy's next great striker? Rating Raducanu's season - and what does future hold? How are World Cup favourites shaping up - and who will win? Icon, trailblazer & Wales hero - Fishlock's seismic legacy Beau Greaves - the 'very special' talent who beat Littler Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.