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Aston Villa fans wants Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford banned

Patrick Bamford of Leeds United looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Norwich City at Elland Road on February 0...
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Leeds star appeared to exaggerate contact with Aston Villa winger.

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford wrestles with Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane

Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford appeared to feign injury during a feisty clash with Aston Villa.

Bamford seemed to over react in a confrontation with Aston Villa winger Anwar El Ghazi, going down clutching his face when no contact was made.

El Ghazi was sent off and now faces a three game ban, if it is not overturned.

There is also a possibility that Bamford himself could face retrospective punishment.

Leeds and Villa drew the game 1-1, and could end up facing each other in the play-off final.

Leeds United's Patrick Bamford goes down clutching his face after his side scored a contentious goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Aston Villa at Elland...

El Ghazi would be eligible to play in that game even if his suspension is upheld.

Bamford has not previously had a reputation for diving or play-acting, but it is going to be hard to shake after this, in full view of the Sky cameras, broadcast to millions.

Here is a look at how Aston Villa fans reacted to Bamford’s antics…