
Aston Villa came up just short in their quest for a Champions League place this season following a controversial final-day defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
A disallowed goal and a red card for Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez opened the door for Newcastle United to pip Unai Emery’s side to fifth place on goal difference, meaning that Villa will instead compete in the Europa League next term following this year’s run to the Champions League quarter-finals.