Last updated on May 26, 2025
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Morgan Rogers poked the ball away from United keeper Altay Bayindir and scored.
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The last Premier League match of the season between Aston Villa and Manchester United ended in controversy after a key goal was disallowed.
The decision had a big impact on Aston Villa’s season.
What Happened
In the 73rd minute of the match, the score was still 0-0.
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Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers took advantage of a mistake by Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Altay Bayındır, and put the ball into the net.
But before the ball crossed the line, the referee, Thomas Bramall, blew his whistle.
I have watched this so much and I still don’t understand how the Referee + VAR cancelled this goal for Aston Villa against United🤯! It’s sad. That call cost them champions league qualification! Good money! Aston Villa should be suing the Premier League! pic.twitter.com/hHA1oqzXBu
— Buchi Laba (@Buchi_Laba) May 26, 2025
He said Rogers had kicked the ball out of the goalkeeper’s hands and called a foul.
Replays showed that the goalkeeper didn’t really have full control of the ball, which means the goal might have been legal.
However, because the referee blew the whistle before the goal, the video review system (VAR) was not allowed to check the play.
What Happened Next
After the goal was taken away, Manchester United scored two goals and won the game 2-0.
That loss meant Aston Villa missed out on qualifying for the Champions League.
They finished the season in sixth place, just behind Tottenham on goal difference.
Aston Villa sent a complaint to the officials in charge of referees (PGMOL), saying the referee made a mistake and should have let VAR review the play.
Reactions from Experts and the Team
Many football experts, including former referee Mike Dean, said the goal should have counted.
They believed the referee should have let the play continue so VAR could step in if needed.
Aston Villa’s captain, John McGinn, said the decision was “incredible,” and their manager, Unai Emery, said it had a huge effect on the team’s season.
Conclusion
Most people agree that Aston Villa’s goal should not have been disallowed.
