Aston Villa manager Unai Emery delivered a scathing assessment of the match officials after his side suffered a painful 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Villa Park, a loss made all the more bitter by a VAR decision that left Villa playing the final stages of the game a man down.
The flashpoint came when Forest midfielder James McAtee challenged Villa defender Ian Maatsen, leaving Maatsen injured on the pitch. Emery was adamant the incident warranted a red card, but match officials — including VAR — chose not to intervene, allowing McAtee to remain on the field.
Emery's anger at the decision
Speaking after the final whistle, Emery did not hold back. He described McAtee's challenge as
