Norwich winger Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined £12,000 following a disciplinary charge by the Football Association for a spitting incident during the Sky Bet Championship defeat at Sunderland.
The Canaries were beaten 2-1 at the Stadium of Light on December 21, during which the Spaniard was alleged to have spat at a Sunderland player, later confirmed to be defender Chris Mepham, in the second half.
Sainz admitted the charge, which was a sending off offence, with an independent regulatory commission imposing the sanctions.
A statement from the FA read: 'Norwich City's Borja Sainz has been suspended for six matches and fined £12,000 following a breach of FA Rule E1.