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Metro
12-08-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Morgan Rogers injury latest ahead of Aston Villa vs Newcastle United
Aston Villa are optimistic over Morgan Rogers' ankle injury ahead of their Premier League opener against Newcastle United on Saturday. The 23-year-old was brought on as a half-time substitute in Villa's 4-0 win against Roma last Wednesday but was forced off after two minutes due to a problem with his left ankle. Rogers required immediate treatment from the physio but managed to walk off the pitch when he was substituted. The midfielder did not take any part in Villa's two friendlies over the weekend against Marseille and Villarreal, which were their final two pre-season fixtures before the new Premier League campaign begins this week. However, Villa are understood to believe that Rogers' injury is not serious and the club are hopeful that the midfielder will be available for their game at home to Newcastle on Saturday. In The Mixer: Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every week – sign up, it's an open goal. Villa will also be without goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who is suspended for the game against Newcastle after he received a straight red card in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on the final day of last season. More Trending Newcastle, meanwhile, also have their own injury concern as Anthony Gordon suffered an ankle injury in the 2-0 defeat at home to Atletico Madrid last Saturday. Gordon, however, played down the severity of the injury in a post on Instagram after the game which read: 'Just twisted my ankle, no problems. Glad to be back home. Business time next.' After playing Newcastle, Unai Emery's side will then travel to Brentford on August 23 before hosting Crystal Palace at Villa Park on August 29. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Martin Dubravka injury latest ahead of Tottenham vs Burnley MORE: £104m star told why he should snub Man City for Man Utd transfer MORE: Jadon Sancho in talks with two new clubs as Manchester United seek transfer resolution
Irish Examiner
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Aston Villa file complaint over choice of referee for Man Utd clash
Aston Villa have made an official complaint to the Premier League over the choice of referee for their key clash at Manchester United after seeing a goal controversially ruled out as they failed to qualify for the Champions League. Unai Emery's men struggled at Old Trafford and life was made harder by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's sending-off just before half-time, yet they looked to have taken the lead through Morgan Rogers in the 73rd minute. United's back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir did not have the ball in control when it was taken out of his hands by the Villa man, but referee Thomas Bramall had blown for a foul before his strike found the net. Morgan Rogers' goal was controversially disallowed (Martin Rickett/PA) The Premier League match centre confirmed 'the incident was not reviewable by the VAR' as 'the whistle was blown by the referee before the ball entered the goal' – a body blow quickly followed by Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen strikes. Villa's 2-0 defeat saw them finish sixth and miss out on Champions League qualification, with the club later confirming they had lodged a complaint with the Premier League. 'With such high stakes surrounding today's fixture, the club believe a more experienced referee should have been appointed. Of the 10 referees to officiate across the Premier League today, Mr Bramall was the second least experienced,' a statement said. Aston Villa can confirm the club has written to the PGMOL to raise concerns over the selection process of match officials following today's game with Manchester United at Old Trafford. With such high stakes surrounding today's fixture, the club believe a more experienced referee… — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 25, 2025 'The decision to disallow Morgan Rogers' goal, which would have given the club a 1-0 lead with 17 minutes remaining in the match, was a major contributing factor to the club not qualifying for the Champions League.' The statement added: 'Ultimately, we acknowledge that the outcome for us will not change, but we believe it is important to address the selection methodology to ensure that high-stakes matches are treated as such with regards to officiating and to ensure that the implemented VAR technology is allowed to be effective.' Villa director of football Damian Vidagany said: 'The complaint is not about the decision. 'The complaint is about the selection of the referee – one of the most inexperienced referees for one of the most difficult matches of the season, involving another four or five teams. 'The decision is clear. It's a mistake. The referee apologised for the mistake, so we can do nothing. #MUNAVL – 72' The referee's call was a free kick to Manchester United with Bayindir deemed to be in control of the ball before Rogers gained possession. The whistle was blown by the referee before the ball entered the goal, therefore the incident was not reviewable by the VAR. — Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) May 25, 2025 'The problem is why the experienced referees, international referees were not here today.' The Professional Game Match Officials Board had no comment to make when contacted by the PA news agency. Villa boss Emery, who walked off the field talking to referee Bramall, said: 'We scored one goal and normally this goal, if the referee was under his control, to wait before whistling for this action, I think it (would have been) a goal after VAR. 'But we are making mistakes, the players are making mistakes and the referees, sometimes they are making mistakes. 'We have to accept it. We lost and we didn't deserve more.' Unai Emery speaks to referee Thomas Bramall after the game (Martin Rickett/PA) Villa only needed a point to secure Champions League football next season as Newcastle lost 1-0 at home to Everton. Captain John McGinn told TNT Sports: 'It's tough to take, especially in the circumstances. 'I don't think any of us in the dressing room, anyone watching the game, felt like we deserved to win. Man United were the better team, they were on the front foot and missed loads of chances. But the decision is incredible. 'I think everyone, when VAR was implemented, wanted the correct decisions – if it's offside, be offside. 'You watch rugby, if a try is given, even if the referee's awarded it, if it's wrong it's overturned. John McGinn admitted the disallowed goal was 'hard to take' (Martin Rickett/PA) 'So, I know it's the rule, I've seen it a couple of times, but it is so, so hard to take, especially with the impact it has on us. As a team and as a club it's so big. 'So for Thomas to blow his whistle at that point, it's really, really tough to take. 'I don't think we deserved to win the game but at that point you're one-up with 20 (minutes) to go and all you need is a point to get in the Champions League. It's a really costly one.'
The Herald Scotland
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Aston Villa file complaint over choice of referee for Man Utd clash
United's back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayindir did not have the ball in control when it was taken out of his hands by the Villa man, but referee Thomas Bramall had blown for a foul before his strike found the net. Morgan Rogers' goal was controversially disallowed (Martin Rickett/PA) The Premier League match centre confirmed 'the incident was not reviewable by the VAR' as 'the whistle was blown by the referee before the ball entered the goal' – a body blow quickly followed by Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen strikes. Villa's 2-0 defeat saw them finish sixth and miss out on Champions League qualification, with the club later confirming they had lodged a complaint with the Premier League. 'With such high stakes surrounding today's fixture, the club believe a more experienced referee should have been appointed. Of the 10 referees to officiate across the Premier League today, Mr Bramall was the second least experienced,' a statement said. Aston Villa can confirm the club has written to the PGMOL to raise concerns over the selection process of match officials following today's game with Manchester United at Old Trafford. With such high stakes surrounding today's fixture, the club believe a more experienced referee… — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) May 25, 2025 'The decision to disallow Morgan Rogers' goal, which would have given the club a 1-0 lead with 17 minutes remaining in the match, was a major contributing factor to the club not qualifying for the Champions League.' The statement added: 'Ultimately, we acknowledge that the outcome for us will not change, but we believe it is important to address the selection methodology to ensure that high-stakes matches are treated as such with regards to officiating and to ensure that the implemented VAR technology is allowed to be effective.' Villa director of football Damian Vidagany said: 'The complaint is not about the decision. 'The complaint is about the selection of the referee – one of the most inexperienced referees for one of the most difficult matches of the season, involving another four or five teams. 'The decision is clear. It's a mistake. The referee apologised for the mistake, so we can do nothing. #MUNAVL – 72' The referee's call was a free kick to Manchester United with Bayindir deemed to be in control of the ball before Rogers gained possession. The whistle was blown by the referee before the ball entered the goal, therefore the incident was not reviewable by the VAR. — Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) May 25, 2025 'The problem is why the experienced referees, international referees were not here today.' The Professional Game Match Officials Board had no comment to make when contacted by the PA news agency. Villa boss Emery, who walked off the field talking to referee Bramall, said: 'We scored one goal and normally this goal, if the referee was under his control, to wait before whistling for this action, I think it (would have been) a goal after VAR. 'But we are making mistakes, the players are making mistakes and the referees, sometimes they are making mistakes. 'We have to accept it. We lost and we didn't deserve more.' Unai Emery speaks to referee Thomas Bramall after the game (Martin Rickett/PA) Villa only needed a point to secure Champions League football next season as Newcastle lost 1-0 at home to Everton. Captain John McGinn told TNT Sports: 'It's tough to take, especially in the circumstances. 'I don't think any of us in the dressing room, anyone watching the game, felt like we deserved to win. Man United were the better team, they were on the front foot and missed loads of chances. But the decision is incredible. 'I think everyone, when VAR was implemented, wanted the correct decisions – if it's offside, be offside. 'You watch rugby, if a try is given, even if the referee's awarded it, if it's wrong it's overturned. John McGinn admitted the disallowed goal was 'hard to take' (Martin Rickett/PA) 'So, I know it's the rule, I've seen it a couple of times, but it is so, so hard to take, especially with the impact it has on us. As a team and as a club it's so big. 'So for Thomas to blow his whistle at that point, it's really, really tough to take. 'I don't think we deserved to win the game but at that point you're one-up with 20 (minutes) to go and all you need is a point to get in the Champions League. It's a really costly one.'
Daily Mirror
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Aston Villa release angry statement and demand action after Man Utd controversy
Aston Villa have confirmed they have complained to the PGMOL in the face of their controversial defeat to Manchester United. Morgan Rogers' goal was ruled out by the referee, with referee Thomas Bramall blowing up for a foul on goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. The Red Devils eventually going on to win 2-0. It was a result that saw Villa miss out on a place in the Champions League. They eventually finished sixth in the Premier League. It was suggested that Villa were set to make their anger known to the referees' governing body, the PGMOL. And that has now been confirmed by Unai Emery's side. A statement from the Midlands side read: "Aston Villa can confirm the club has written to the PGMOL to raise concerns over the selection process of match officials following today's game with Manchester United at Old Trafford. With such high stakes surrounding today's fixture, the club believe a more experienced referee should have been appointed. "Of the 10 referees to officiate across the Premier League today, Mr. Bramall was the 2nd least experienced. The decision to disallow Morgan Rogers' goal, which would have given the club a 1-0 lead with 17 minutes remaining in the match, was a major contributing factor to the club not qualifying for the Champions League. "As per the standards that have been established over the course of the season, a decision to whistle early is clearly inconsistent with current refereeing guidelines. VAR exists to ensure that these types of situations receive the scrutiny they deserve. Unfortunately, the technology was not allowed to serve its purpose. "Ultimately, we acknowledge that the outcome for us will not change, but we believe that it is important to address the selection methodology to ensure that high stakes matches are treated as such with regards to officiating and to ensure that the implemented VAR technology is allowed to be effective." The Premier League have spoken out amid the controversy to explain the decision. A statement on Sunday afternoon read: "The referee's call was a free kick to Manchester United with Bayindir deemed to be in control of the ball before Rogers gained possession. The whistle was blown by the referee before the ball entered the goal, therefore the incident was not reviewable by the VAR."
Metro
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Premier League explain why Morgan Rogers goal against Man Utd was ruled out
The Premier League have issued a statement on Morgan Rogers' disallowed goal against Manchester United. Unai Emery's side missed out on Champions League qualification after a 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford on the last day of the campaign. Villa would have been hoping to make short work of a United side who were left crestfallen after Wednesday night's Europa League final defeat against Tottenham. Their task of achieving a positive result was rendered a tougher assignment when goalkeeper Emi Martinez, possibly playing his last game for the club, was sent off for hauling down Rasmus Hojlund and denying the striker a clear goalscoring opportunity. Villa rode their luck after the break as United piled on the pressure, but they appeared to have taken a major step towards qualification for Europe's elite club competition with 17 minutes remaining. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. There appeared no danger when the ball was rolling aimlessly towards Altay Bayindir but the United goalkeeper failed to gain full control and allowed Rogers to dispossess him and score a vital goal. Referee Thomas Bramall, however, had already blown his whistle in the belief that Rogers had committed a foul which meant VAR was unable to intervene and come to Villa's rescue. 'The referee's call was a free kick to Manchester United with Bayindir deemed to be in control of the ball before Rogers gained possession,' read a Premier League match centre statement on X. More Trending 'The whistle was blown by the referee before the ball entered the goal, therefore the incident was not reviewable by the VAR.' Emery was left fuming on the sidelines but his frustration turned to pure anger minutes later when Amad Diallo powered home a Bruno Fernandes cross and headed United into the lead. Ruben Amorim's side secured a rare win with three minutes remaining when Christian Eriksen, playing his last game for the club, converted a penalty donated to him by Fernandes. Defeat for Villa means they were unable to take advantage of Newcastle's shock home loss against Everton and will play in the Europa League next season. MORE: Man Utd fans convinced Alejandro Garnacho is leaving after girlfriend's social media post MORE: Premier League final day: Chelsea and Newcastle secure Champions League spots MORE: Dietmar Hamann says Liverpool star could be 'biggest transfer mistake in club's history'
