Aston Villa's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were dashed on the final day of the Premier League season as they lost 2-0 to Manchester United in a controversial encounter, leaving them behind Newcastle on goal difference.
Manchester United, reeling from their Europa League final defeat to Tottenham just days earlier, salvaged some pride in what has been a dismal campaign, with goals from Amad Diallo and Christian Eriksen securing victory at Old Trafford.
Villa's frustration was compounded by a series of contentious refereeing decisions.
Goalkeeper Emi Martinez was shown a red card for a reckless challenge on Rasmus Hojlund, and a goal from Morgan Rogers was controversially disallowed for an apparent foul on United's goalkeeper Altay Bayindir-a call that infuriated Villa players and manager Unai Emery alike.
Emery sarcastically applauded the officials after Eriksen was awarded a late penalty, which he calmly converted.