Jamie Jackson

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

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.

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

A defiant Ruben Amorim promised “the good days are coming” after apologising for Manchester United’s “disaster season” that ended in 15th place after their 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday. After the game the head coach addressed the fans on the Old Trafford pitch. “First of all I want to apologise for this season,” he said. “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.

1 week ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

On 73 minutes a moment that Aston Villa will argue for a long time cost them the bumper prize of Champions League football next season and its lucrative cash injection of millions. A weak Harry Maguire header had Altay Bayindir scrambling to collect. As he did, Morgan Rogers prodded the ball from his clutches – the goalkeeper did not have it under control – and the forward found the empty net.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Jamie Jackson

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2 weeks ago | theguardian.com | Jamie Jackson

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s push for Champions League qualification will go to the “95th minute” and the last corner at Fulham on Sunday. City’s goal difference means a draw should guarantee a top-five finish but the manager is convinced it will go to the wire. Guardiola said: “I knew this already: that it will be the last moment, when 95 minutes are up it will be decided if we will play in the Champions League. And I was not wrong.