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Emery Blasts VAR After Villa Lose to Forest

Unai Emery slammed VAR for failing to call a clear red card after Elliot Anderson’s tackle on Ollie Watkins, which left Aston Villa 1-0 down to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi‑final first leg.

Emery said, “It’s a clear red card. I don’t understand why the VAR is not calling the referee because it’s so clear,” after the referee let play continue on Anderson’s challenge. He criticised the system for overlooking a potentially dangerous tackle that could have changed the game’s momentum. zeppelin.cool

Despite praising the on‑field referee, Emery accused VAR of failing to correct a clear error, arguing the technology should have intervened to protect player safety and the integrity of the match.