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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Michael Jones

Why was Morgan Rogers’ goal disallowed and did it cost Aston Villa Champions League football?

Morgan Rogers was judged to have fouled Altay Bayindir meaning his goal against Manchester United was disallowed - (Action Images via Reuters)

Morgan Rogers was denied a goal in Aston Villa’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester United after a controversial decision ruled out his opener for a foul on goalkeeper Altay Bayindir.

Villa came into the match knowing they needed to defeat Ruben Amorim’s men to secure a spot in the Champions League next season and thought they had gone ahead, following Emiliano Martinez’s red card, only for Rogers’ effort to be chalked off.

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