West Ham's Masuaku handed six-game ban for spitting

West Ham defender Arthur Masuaku has been banned for six matches for spitting at Nick Powell in his side's FA Cup fourth-round defeat to Wigan Athletic on Saturday.

The 24-year-old was sent off for the incident, which came in the 49th minute of the Hammers' 2-0 defeat at the DW Stadium.

Masuaku apologised for his actions in a statement released on Sunday, admitting it was a "totally unacceptable" reaction that was "out of character".

January 28, 2018

The Football Association confirmed on Monday that the former Olympiacos man will be suspended for six matches, meaning he will sit out games against Crystal Palace, Brighton and Hove Albion, Watford, Liverpool, Swansea City and Burnley, returning for the home game against Manchester United on March 18.

Manager David Moyes described Masuaku's conduct as "despicable" and confirmed he would face additional punishment from the club.