Emery lashes out at VAR after Forest snatch late win at Villa Park

Unai Emery watched in disbelief as Nottingham Forest struck a late winner at Villa Park, overturning Aston Villa's lead to seal a 2-1 Premier League victory. The decisive goal came after Villa were reduced to ten men, a situation the Villa manager blamed on the officials' refusal to send off James McAtee.

Emery condemns VAR decision

Emery publicly berated the VAR system, insisting the challenge on Ian Maatsen warranted a red card. He argued that the technology failed to intervene, leaving his side disadvantaged in the final minutes.

The incident began when James McAtee collided with Ian Maatsen, leaving the defender injured and forcing Aston Villa to continue the closing stages with ten men. Emery maintained that the foul merited an immediate dismissal, a view not shared by the match officials.

Nottingham Forest capitalised on the numerical advantage, scoring late to secure a 2-1 win in the Premier League clash. The victory handed Forest three points while Villa returned home empty‑handed.

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