38 h. ago Premier League official sensationally breaks ranks and says he 'hates VAR'

Former Premier League referee - and now fourth official - Bobby Madley has claimed he "hates" VAR and the way it takes the emotion out of the game - insisting players and referees never wanted it introduced

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1 week ago Man United bag extra £3.1m from Premier League amid Aston Villa controversy

Aston Villa are reportedly set to make an official complaint against the Premier League following their defeat to Manchester United

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1 week ago How much every Premier League team has pocketed as final standings officially confirmed

The 2023/24 Premier League season is now over and the final standings have been confirmed, with Liverpool winning the title and Southampton finishing bottom

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1 week ago Aston Villa to complain over choice of referee Bramall for defeat at Manchester United

Official blew before Morgan Rogers put ball in net for VillaVilla unhappy at selection of inexperienced refereeAston Villa will lodge an official complaint with 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. This meant the video assistant referee could not intervene to rule on whether the forward had illegally kicked the ball from Altay Bayindir’s hands – as Bramall judged – and Unai Emery claimed later that this was the “key moment” that cost Villa Champions League ­qualification.The incident happened in the 73rd minute with the game at Old Trafford goalless and as ­Newcastle were losing to Everton, Villa – despite having had Emi Martínez sent off – were heading for the ­Champions League. Bramall’s ruling caused a furious reaction from Emery and his staff. After this Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen goals – each provok...

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1 week ago Furious Villa to complain over choice of referee for costly defeat at Manchester United

Official Bramall blew before Rogers put ball in net Villa unhappy at selection of inexperienced refereeAston Villa will lodge an official complaint with 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. This meant the video assistant referee could not intervene to rule on whether the forward had illegally kicked the ball from Altay Bayindir’s hands – as Bramall judged – and Unai Emery claimed later that this was the “key moment” that cost Villa Champions League ­qualification.The incident happened in the 73rd minute with the game at Old Trafford goalless and as ­Newcastle were losing to Everton, Villa – despite having had Emi Martínez sent off – were heading for the ­Champions League. Bramall’s ruling caused a furious reaction from Emery and his staff. After this Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen goals – each provoking sarc...

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1 week ago Aston Villa confirm official complaint will be made to Premier League after Man United decision

Aston Villa suffered a 2-0 defeat at Manchester United and Unai Emery felt a big decision made by the referee went against his side.

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1 week ago How much every Premier League team has earned as final standings officially confirmed

All 20 Premier League clubs are set to bank a share of around £2.84billion in prize money this season and that amount has now been finalised following the final games of the season

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1 week ago Aston Villa to launch official Premier League complaint after Man United controversy

Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-0 on the final day of the season to deny the West Midlands club Champions League football next season

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