Overview

• Aston Villa has confirmed plans to file an official complaint with the Premier League over the selection of referee Thomas Bramall for their match against Manchester United.
• The disallowed goal by Morgan Rogers, deemed a foul on Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, was a pivotal moment in the 2-0 loss.
• Referee Thomas Bramall admitted to making a mistake, but the whistle was blown before the goal, preventing VAR intervention.
• Aston Villa’s defeat, coupled with other results, meant they missed out on Champions League qualification and secured a Europa League spot instead.
• The club's leadership, including coach Unai Emery, questioned the decision to assign an inexperienced referee to such a high-stakes match.