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Aston Villa 2-0 Lille (agg 3-0): Europa League last 16, second leg – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: John McGinn and Leon Bailey scored the goals that eased Villa into the quarters. Scott Murray was watching

The Guardian - UK

Refereeing is stuck in a frustrating feedback loop, with no easy way out

In today’s Football Daily: Let’s talk about refs, bay-be

The Guardian - UK

Alan Shearer is RIGHT about VAR - but Newcastle's injustices aren't an 'advert' for technology

Newcastle United were on the wrong end of some big decisions against Aston Villa, with Alan Shearer delivering big opinions on VAR once more

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Under-fire referee Chris Kavanagh dropped from upcoming Premier League games

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The Independent UK

Kavanagh stood down from Premier League round after errors in Villa loss to Newcastle

Chris Kavanagh will not referee in the next round of Premier League fixtures after a series of errors during Newcastle’s FA Cup win at Aston Villa

The Guardian - UK

Premier League referee snubbed for top-flight games after FA Cup errors

Multiple mistakes were made by top-flight official in FA Cup clash

Evening Standard

Chris Kavanagh will not referee Premier League game this weekend after controversial FA Cup decisions

His performance was heavily criticised by players and media pundits

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Wayne Rooney says referees are over-reliant on VAR

Kavanagh and his assistants were criticised for their performance in the FA Cup tie at Villa Park.

The Independent UK

Wayne Rooney slams 'one of the worst decisions I have ever seen' after FA Cup blunder

VAR is not used in the early rounds of the FA Cup

Evening Standard

Alan Shearer says VAR has damaged refereeing standards after Newcastle’s cup win

With video technology not used until the fifth round, the officials had to rely on their own judgement in the all-Premier League tie.

The Independent UK

Villa-Newcastle referee slated for major mistakes: ‘One of the worst decisions I have ever seen’

In the absence of VAR, Kavanagh and his assistant referees seemingly got at least three major decisions wrong in the FA Cup clash

The Independent UK

Sandro Tonali bags brace as Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa in FA Cup

With VAR not in use until the next round, Kavanagh and his team appeared to get at least three major decisions incorrect.

The Independent UK

Sandro Tonali fires Newcastle past 10-man Aston Villa on bad night for officials

Refereeing controversies abounded as Newcastle came from behind to win 3-1 at Aston Villa, though the red card for Marco Bizot was clearcut

The Guardian - UK

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Liverpool rue costly mistakes, Viktor Gyökeres builds up a head of steam and Rayan gets the hype train chugging

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Sports Illustrated

Aston Villa XI vs. Bournemouth: Watkins, Abraham Verdict—Injury News, Predicted Lineup

The Villans must win to remain in touch at the top of the Premier League.

The Guardian - UK

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Nico O’Reilly gives Manchester City options, Sunderland miss Granit Xhaka’s grit and West Ham find a way

Sports Illustrated

Arsenal Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Second-Half Blitz From Gunners Decides Early Title Battle

Arsenal made a statement in their pursuit of Premier League glory.

Sports Illustrated

Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Arsenal can extend their healthy lead at the Premier League’s summit before their challengers play this weekend.

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The Guardian - UK

Wretched start to six wins in a row: how Aston Villa turned their season around

As the Premier League’s most in-form side prepare to host Arsenal, their experience is beginning to look like a superpower

The Independent UK

Why ‘unbelievable’ Mohamed Salah has returned to form at the right time for Liverpool

Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Salah was happy to get ‘back on track’ as he scored his 250th goal for the Reds and the champions ended their Premier League losing run

Sports Illustrated

Liverpool Player Ratings vs. Aston Villa: Slot’s Controversial Gamble Pays Off

Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch got on the scoresheet during a contest defined by the energy of Liverpool’s midfield.

Sports Illustrated

Aston Villa vs. Man City: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Manchester City have an underwhelming record at Villa Park.

The Guardian - UK

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Marc Guiu faces Sunderland reunion, Manchester United seek a minor three-peat and Mohamed Salah has to step up

The Independent UK

Tottenham’s home woes continue as Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia fire Aston Villa to victory

Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa: The visitors came from behind to prevent Spurs moving up to second in the table

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Watkins ends drought to spark Aston Villa comeback win over Fulham

Aston Villa recovered from conceding early to record their first Premier League win of the season, 3-1 at home to Fulham

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