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Malay Mail
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Manchester United wins, Aston Villa rage: Red card costs Emery's men Champions League spot
MANCHESTER, May 26 — Aston Villa missed out on Champions League qualification on goal difference to Newcastle after a controversial 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. United bounced back from the devastating blow of losing the Europa League final to Tottenham in midweek to end a miserable season on a high thanks to goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen. Both strikes came after Villa had goalkeeper Emi Martinez sent-off and a goal harshly out for a perceived foul by Morgan Rogers on United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. Villa were furious at the decision to disallow the goal and manager Unai Emery sarcastically applauded the officials after United were awarded a late penalty that Eriksen converted. Emery's men have to make do with the consolation of a place in the Europa League after finishing sixth in the Premier League. Despite the win, United finished their worst ever Premier League campaign in 15th. Defeat in Bilbao means United miss out on European football next season, and Red Devils supporterd, they took aim at the club's owners before kick-off. Chants and banners again called for the American Glazer family to sell their majority stake after overseeing a drastic decline in the club's fortunes during their 20-year reign. Villa had won eight of their previous nine league games to climb back into contention for the top five. Yet, the contrasting form of the two sides did not show in a dominant first 45 minutes from United. Ruben Amorim made just three changes from the Europa League final as Andre Onana, Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro dropped out for Altay Bayindir, Victor Lindelof and Ayden Heaven. Alejandro Garnacho was absent from the squad entirely after reportedly being told by Amorim that his future lies elsewhere. Yet, the under-fire Portuguese coach got the response he would have wanted, only for United to undo their good work once more with poor finishing. Martinez was starting what could be his final game for Villa amid speculation the Argentine is set for a move. Early on he showed why he will be a big loss with two crucial saves to deny Mason Mount. Diallo fired just wide and Diogo Dalot hit the post as the home side enjoyed all the best chances in the first half. Martinez then showed the more rash side to his game as he came rushing off his line to wipe out Rasmus Hojlund and see red after the striker latched onto Matty Cash's underhit backpass. Chances continued to come and go for United after the break. Hojlund thought he had ended his wait since December for a home league goal only for the offside flag to rule out the Danish striker's header. Casemiro's curling effort then came back off the post, provoking Amorim to kick a watter bottle in frustration. The mood among the travelling support was lifted when Everton went in front at Newcastle, meaning a point would have been enough for Villa to finish in the top five. However, the course of game changed within seconds. Bayindir was deemed to have control of the ball before Rogers robbed it and fired into an empty net. Moments later, Diallo stole in at the back post to head in Bruno Fernandes' cross. Diallo was then chopped down by Ian Maatsen and Fernandes allowed Eriksen to take the honours from the spot in the Dane's final United game. — AFP
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aston Villa file complaint after Champions League dream ended in Man Utd defeat
Aston Villa will make a complaint to the Premier League after a controversial 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday cost them Champions League football next season. Villa missed out on a top-five finish on goal difference to Newcastle and will need to settle for a place in the less lucrative Europa League instead. The visitors had goalkeeper Emi Martinez sent off before half-time and were furious at the decision to disallow a goal by Morgan Rogers when the score was still level at 0-0. Referee Thomas Bramall blew for a foul on United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir before Rogers put the ball in the net, meaning VAR could not then review the decision. To rub salt into Villa's wounds, United then struck through Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen's penalty to deny them the point they needed. "The decision is incredible," said Villa captain John McGinn. "To whistle at that point, it is hard to take. All you need is a point to get into Champions League." Villa director of football operations Damian Vidagany told reporters the club will complain to the Premier League over the decision to appoint Bramall instead of a more experienced official. Despite the win, United finished their worst ever Premier League campaign in 15th. - 'Good days' ahead for Man Utd - Fresh from defeat in the Europa League final, United supporters took aim at the club's owners before kick-off. Chants and banners again called for the American Glazer family to sell their majority stake after overseeing a drastic decline in the club's fortunes during their 20-year reign. However, manager Ruben Amorim said he believes "good days" are coming for the fallen English giants as he apologised to fans after the match. "Today after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming," said Amorim. "If there is one club in the world that can overcome any season, any disaster, it is our club, it is Manchester United." Alejandro Garnacho was absent from the United squad entirely after reportedly being told by Amorim that his future lies elsewhere. Yet, the under-fire Portuguese coach got the response he would have wanted in a fine performance. Martinez was starting what could be his final game for Villa amid speculation he is set for a move. If that is the case, the Argentinian ended on a sour note as he came rushing off his line to wipe out Rasmus Hojlund and see red after the striker latched onto Matty Cash's underhit backpass. Hojlund then thought he had ended his wait since December for a home league goal only for the offside flag to rule out the Danish striker's header. Diogo Dalot and Casemiro also hit the post, provoking Amorim to kick a water bottle in frustration. The mood among the travelling support was lifted when Everton went in front at Newcastle, meaning a point would have been enough for Villa to finish in the top five. However, the course of the game changed within seconds. Bayindir was deemed to have control of the ball before Rogers robbed it and fired into an empty net. Moments later, Diallo stole in at the back post to head in Bruno Fernandes' cross. Diallo was then chopped down by Ian Maatsen and Fernandes allowed Eriksen to take the honours from the spot in the Dane's final United game. kca/pb/nf
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Aston Villa blow Champions League dream in Man Utd defeat
Aston Villa missed out on Champions League qualification on goal difference to Newcastle after a controversial 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. United bounced back from the devastating blow of losing the Europa League final to Tottenham in midweek to end a miserable season on a high thanks to goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen. Advertisement Both strikes came after Villa had goalkeeper Emi Martinez sent-off and a goal harshly out for a perceived foul by Morgan Rogers on United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. Villa were furious at the decision to disallow the goal and manager Unai Emery sarcastically applauded the officials after United were awarded a late penalty that Eriksen converted. Emery's men have to make do with the consolation of a place in the Europa League after finishing sixth in the Premier League. Despite the win, United finished their worst ever Premier League campaign in 15th. Defeat in Bilbao means United miss out on European football next season, and Red Devils supporterd, they took aim at the club's owners before kick-off. Advertisement Chants and banners again called for the American Glazer family to sell their majority stake after overseeing a drastic decline in the club's fortunes during their 20-year reign. Villa had won eight of their previous nine league games to climb back into contention for the top five. Yet, the contrasting form of the two sides did not show in a dominant first 45 minutes from United. Ruben Amorim made just three changes from the Europa League final as Andre Onana, Luke Shaw and Leny Yoro dropped out for Altay Bayindir, Victor Lindelof and Ayden Heaven. Alejandro Garnacho was absent from the squad entirely after reportedly being told by Amorim that his future lies elsewhere. Advertisement Yet, the under-fire Portuguese coach got the response he would have wanted, only for United to undo their good work once more with poor finishing. Martinez was starting what could be his final game for Villa amid speculation the Argentine is set for a move. Early on he showed why he will be a big loss with two crucial saves to deny Mason Mount. Diallo fired just wide and Diogo Dalot hit the post as the home side enjoyed all the best chances in the first half. Martinez then showed the more rash side to his game as he came rushing off his line to wipe out Rasmus Hojlund and see red after the striker latched onto Matty Cash's underhit backpass. Advertisement Chances continued to come and go for United after the break. Hojlund thought he had ended his wait since December for a home league goal only for the offside flag to rule out the Danish striker's header. Casemiro's curling effort then came back off the post, provoking Amorim to kick a watter bottle in frustration. The mood among the travelling support was lifted when Everton went in front at Newcastle, meaning a point would have been enough for Villa to finish in the top five. However, the course of game changed within seconds. Bayindir was deemed to have control of the ball before Rogers robbed it and fired into an empty net. Advertisement Moments later, Diallo stole in at the back post to head in Bruno Fernandes' cross. Diallo was then chopped down by Ian Maatsen and Fernandes allowed Eriksen to take the honours from the spot in the Dane's final United game. kca/pb
The Independent
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United apology to fans in full after ‘disastrous' season
Ruben Amorim apologised on the Old Trafford pitch for the 'disaster' of Manchester United 's season but claimed the good days will return. United beat Aston Villa 2-0, earning their first league win in nine games, but came 15th in the Premier League, their worst finish in half a century, while Wednesday's Europa League final defeat to Tottenham Hotspur meant they will not play in Europe next season. Amorim urged United to stick together after a day of protests against the co-owners, the Glazer family, and admitted he had been too harsh on his players in some of his comments this year. 'First of all, I want to apologise for this season,' he said after taking the microphone in the centre circle. 'I know you are very disappointed with me and with the team. I want secondly to say thank you. We are very grateful for your support during the season, which I know was really bad. 'Now we have to make a choice or we stay stuck in the past because this season is in the past. We fight each other or we stick together and move forward. 'Six months ago in my first three games in charge, with two victories and one draw I said the storm is coming. Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming. 'If there is one club that prove in the past that can overcome any situation, any disaster, it is our club it is Manchester United. Now I want to say also to my players that sometimes I was not fair but I try always to be honest to you guys.' United also confirmed that Victor Lindelof, Christian Eriksen and Jonny Evans, who are all out of contract this summer, will leave the club.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Premier League: Build-up to final day as Champions League race reaches conclusion
Update: Date: 15:17 BST Title: 'It's about getting over the line for Newcastle' Content: Newcastle v Everton (16:00 BST) Chris SuttonFormer Premier League striker on BBC Radio 5 Live I always fancy Newcastle at home. I don't care who they're playing. I've always enjoyed watching Eddie Howe teams. For Newcastle, it's about getting over the line. What a season they've had winning a trophy but this would just round it off and I think that the Newcastle players will be bursting in this game. Update: Date: 15:16 BST Title: Post Content: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea (16:00 BST) Nick MashiterBBC Sport football news reporter at the City Ground The Nottingham Forest team bus arrived to a fanfare from supporters outside the City Ground. The team were greeted with red smoke bombs and bubbles as they made their way in ahead of facing Chelsea. It has set the stage ahead of potential final day drama as both sides look to snatch a Champions League spot. Regardless of the result and what European competition they are in next season it has still been a fantastic campaign for Forest - who beat the drop on the final day of last season. Update: Date: 15:15 BST Title: Man Utd fans protest Content: Man Utd v Aston Villa (16:00 BST) Simon StoneBBC Sport chief football news reporter at Old Trafford The latest Manchester United fans protest against the club's ownership is under way close to Old Trafford. Not a lot of love for the Glazer family or Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Man Utd Update: Date: 15:14 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) A very nervous Chelsea fan here. This team has been so up and down and this is a big pressure game. We've yet to see this new Chelsea step up in those kind of games. Going to have to earn Champions League today. Kev Update: Date: 15:13 BST Title: Tottenham still celebrating? Content: Tottenham v Brighton (16:00 BST) Tottenham are one place above the relegation places in the Premier League, but after Wednesday night it is fair to say they will be in a party mood. Ange Postecoglou delivered silverware in his second season like he promised as the Lilywhites ended their 17-year wait for a trophy, beating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. Update: Date: 15:12 BST Title: Champions League football secure for Arsenal Content: Southampton v Arsenal (16:00 BST) Along with champions Liverpool and Europa League winners Tottenham, Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League so they don't have to worry today unlike the rest of the top five. The Gunners are almost certain to finish second but will have wanted more from the season. Update: Date: 15:11 BST Title: Sels or Raya for the Golden Glove Content: Southampton v Arsenal (16:00 BST) The battle for the Golden Glove, a trophy that nobody ever mentioned a few years ago, is between two men. Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels and Arsenal's David Raya are the pair left standing in the race for the most Premier League clean sheets. They are on 13 each, meaning they will share it if they either both keep clean sheets or concede goals this weekend. Raya won it last year with 16 clean sheets. In fact this year could end up as the fewest clean sheets required to win it, with the record Joe Hart's 14 in 2014-15. Update: Date: 15:09 BST Title: Salah to break another record? Content: Liverpool v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST) There is another less-known record he could clinch - most goal involvements in a Premier League season. He is one off the record of goal contributions - a player's goals plus assists total - in a Premier League season, with a home game against Crystal Palace to come. He has 28 goals and 18 assists, one behind Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole's 34-goal and 13-assist seasons. Update: Date: 15:08 BST Title: The sun is shining and the pubs are full Content: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea (16:00 BST) Nizaar KinsellaBBC Sport football news reporter Nottingham is glorious in the sunshine and this city is one that claims to be the pub capital of the UK. It is said the West Bridgeford area, home to the City Ground on the River Trent, has nine pubs per square mile and it feels like everyone is out nice and early to soak in the atmosphere. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has delivered the same message to fans in his programme notes as his press conference: "Enjoy the game and bring then noise." My train came in stupidly early today so I have been walking around. There there is a bit of a party atmosphere bubbling up even several hours before kick-off. Update: Date: 15:07 BST Title: Sunny day in Manchester Content: Man Utd v Aston Villa (16:00 BST) Simon StoneBBC Sport chief football news reporter in Bilbao The sun is out at Old Trafford, which is rather at odds with the dark clouds gathering over Manchester United. More redundancies, no European football, so a loss of income, players earning too much and not producing anything like enough. United head into the final day in 16th. The highest they can finish is 14th. It is their worst season since the 1973-74 relegation campaign. Ruben Amorim and his players will take part in a lap of appreciation after the final whistle. Amorim is due to speak to the fans and say sorry for the desperate campaign. Update: Date: 15:06 BST Title: Thousands wait to welcome the champions Content: Liverpool v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST) Gary RoseBBC Sport at Anfield I've covered a fair few Liverpool games as Anfield but this is the busiest I've seen it with the streets all around the ground a sea of red. The usually relatively straightforward walk to collect my media pass was a bit more tricky this time with thousands crowded to see the team bus arrive, and when the champions did appear it prompted lots of red flares and chants of "Championis". An incredible atmosphere already. Update: Date: 15:05 BST Title: Isak return boosts Newcastle Content: Newcastle v Everton (16:00 BST) Phil McNultyBBC Sport chief football writer at St. James' Park Newcastle United have been given a big lift in their pursuit of Champions League football with the return of outstanding striker Alexander Isak after he recovered from a groin problem. He comes in for Callum Wilson following the defeat at Arsenal. Newcastle starting XI: Pope, Livramento, Botman, Schar, Burn Tonali, Murphy, Guimaraes (c), Gordon, Barnes, Isak. Subs: Dubravka, Trippier, Lascelles, Wilson, Krafth, Osula, Willock, Longstaff, Miley. Michael Keane starts for Everton in defence, replacing the injured Jarrad Branthwaite, while Carlos Alcaraz comes in for Abdoulaye Doucoure, who leaves the club at the end of the season. Jack Harrison also starts, with Dwight McNeil dropping to the bench. Everton starting XI: Pickford (c), Young, O'Brien, Keane Mykolenko, Gana, Garner, Harrison, NDiaye, Alcaraz, Beto. Subs: Virginia, Begovic, Patterson, McNeil, Calvert-Lewin, Doucoure, Chermiti, Broja, Welch. Update: Date: 15:03 BST Title: Get Involved - Grealish left out of Man City squad Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Surely someone has to take a punt on signing Grealish this summer? Surplus to requirements and still a superb player, a team coming in and saying "you won't get the wages, but you could be a hero" could rebuild his career ahead of a World Cup year... Tom Update: Date: 15:02 BST Title: Howe's pre-match interview Content: Newcastle v Everton (16:00 BST) Listen below to Eddie Howe's pre-match interview as he speaks to BBC Radio Newcastle commentator Matthew Raisbeck before the Magpies' match against Everton. This video can not be played Newcastle boss Eddie Howe talks to Matthew Raisbeck. Update: Date: 15:02 BST Title: Still announced as Saints boss Content: Southampton v Arsenal (16:00 BST) Southampton Will Still has been announced as Southampton's new manager. The 32-year-old Englishman revealed last weekend he was leaving French club Lens to return to the UK. Still is expected to be in the stands at St Mary's for bottom club Southampton's final Premier League game of the season against Arsenal. He has signed a three-year contract with the Saints, who will return to the Championship next season after their relegation. Update: Date: 15:00 BST Title: Salah the award winner Content: Liverpool v Crystal Palace (16:00 BST) Most goals, most assists and Premier League player of the season and, unless a miracle occurs, Mo Salah will be picking up the golden boot and playmaker award along with his Premier League winners medal later on. Update: Date: 14:59 BST Title: Newcastle in the Champions League hunt Content: Newcastle v Everton (16:00 BST) Newcastle are fourth in the Premier League table and very much in contention for Champions League football. They face Everton at St James' Park and know that a win will take them into Europe's top tier competition, barring an unlikely goal difference swing. Update: Date: 14:58 BST Title: Newcastle fans in the mood Content: Newcastle v Everton (16:00 BST) Phil McNultyBBC Sport chief football writer at St. James' Park There were the usual scenes around St. James' Park hours before kick-off as black and white shirts swarmed Newcastle city centre. And there are huge roars coming from the area outside the stadium where Eddie Howe and his Newcastle players arrive. The whole of Tyneside can reach out and touch the golden ticket that gives entry to the Champions League. Can Everton spoil the party? Update: Date: 14:57 BST Title: West Ham change five for Ipswich trip Content: Ipswich Town v West Ham (16:00 BST) Ipswich Town starting XI: Palmer, Tuanzebe, Greaves, O'Shea, Davis, Morsy, Cajuste, Chaplin, Hutchinson, Broadhead, Hirst. Substitutes: Walton, Woolfenden, Taylor, Burgess, Delap, Szmodics, Luongo, Clarke, Boniface. Ipswich's Premier League exit, for now, is marked by two changes from the side that lost 2-0 to Leicester. Conor Chaplin and Nathan Broadhead come in, Jack Clarke and Julio Enciso are out, while Liam Delap is on the bench. West Ham starting XI: Fabianski; Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Mavropanos, Kilman, Scarles; Alvarez, Soucek, Ward-Prowse; Bowen Fullkrug. Substitutes: Areola, Cresswell, Coufal, Paqueta, Kudus, Guilherme, Ings, Rodriguez, Irving. West Ham make five changes from the side that started the defeat to Nottingham Forest. Lucasz Fabianski is back in goal for his last game for the club, while Konstantinos Mavranpanos, Ollie Scarles, Edson Alvarez and Niclas Fulkrug come in, with Aaron Cresswell, Guido Rodriguez, Vladimir Coufal and Mohammed Kudus dropping out. Cresswell, Coufal and Danny Ings could make their last appearances for the Hammers if they are called off the bench, with Coufal never having scored in the Premier League. Update: Date: 14:54 BST Title: Team news - Tel starts, Welbeck out Content: Tottenham v Brighton (16:00 BST) Ange Postecoglou makes just three changes from the starting XI that beat Manchester United in the Europa League final. Mathys Tel, Archie Gray and Kevin Danso come into the team, with Sergio Romero, Yves Bissouma and Richarlison dropping out. Spurs starting XI: Vicario, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Benatcur, Gray, Sarr, Johnson, Solanke, Tel Subs: Kinsky, Spence, Davies, Bissouma, Olusei, Ajayi, Moore, Odobert, Richarlison Striker Danny Welbeck and full-back Pervis Estupinan miss out, with Hinshelwood and Julio coming in. Brighton starting XI: Verbruggen; Hinshelwood, Julio, Van Hecke, Webster; Wieffer, Baleba, Ayari; Hinshelwood, Minteh, Gruda, Adingra Subs: Rushworth, Dunk, Milner, Cashin, Mitoma, Gomez, O'Riley, Vetlman, Howell
