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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola claims 'unprofessional and unethical' Premier League stars LEAK team news to their rivals... just days after Aston Villa banned their squad from playing Fantasy Football when news of Jack Grealish's injury came out onlin

Pep Guardiola suggested Premier League players discuss upcoming team selections with rivals amid Aston Villa’s complaints over leaks.

Villa boss Dean Smith was left seething after news of several players removing the injured Jack Grealish from their fantasy football sides seeped out on social media.

It became clear that Grealish would not be available for the weekend defeat by Leicester after a twitter account ascertained that three players and two staff members transferred the captain.

Pep Guardiola has suggested some Premier League players discuss team selections and tactics with rivals
Dean Smith was left seething after news of Jack Grealish's injury leaked on social media
Several Villa players transferred the captain out of their fantasy football teams

Aston Villa boss Dean Smith (left) was left seething after news of several players removing the injured Jack Grealish (right) from their fantasy football sides which leaked on social media

Smith has since banned his squad from taking part in the online game and while admitting he was unaware of fantasy football, Guardiola claimed anything to the detriment of teams ought to stop.