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Man United Loanee Kieran O'Hara Banned 6 Games for Allegedly Biting Opponent

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Manchester United goalkeeper Kieran O'Hara, who is currently on loan at Burton Albion, has been handed a six-match ban for biting an opponent.

According to David McDonnell of the Mirror, the 23-year-old was charged with violent conduct after Burton's 1-1 draw with Peterborough.

The stopper was also ordered to pay a £2,500 fine following the incident with Peterborough forward Sammie Szmodics.

An FA statement read:

"An independent Regulatory Commission has suspended Kieran O'Hara for six matches with immediate effect and fined him £2,500 for a breach of FA Rule E3.