Official blew before Morgan Rogers put ball in net for Villa
Villa unhappy at selection of inexperienced referee
Aston Villa will make an official complaint to the Premier League about why a more experienced referee than Thomas Bramall was not appointed for their game at Manchester United after the official blew before Morgan Rogers put the ball in the net. It meant VAR could not assess whether the forward had illegally kicked the ball from Altay Bayindir’s hands – as Bramall judged – and Unai Emery later claimed this was the “key moment” that doomed Villa’s push for Champions League qualification.
The incident happened in the 73rd minute with the game goalless and Villa heading for the Champions League because Newcastle were losing to Everton. Bramall’s ruling caused a furious reaction from Emery and the Villa manager’s staff. After this, Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen goals – each provoking sarcastic Emery gestures – gave United a 2-0 win and the visitors finished sixth on goal difference and so will play Europa League football next term.
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