'A clear red card' - Emery berates VAR as Villa lose late to Forest

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed significant frustration with match officials following a late defeat to Nottingham Forest. The controversy centered on a challenge by Forest player James McAtee on Villa defender Ian Maatsen, which resulted in an injury to Maatsen and forced Aston Villa to finish the match with ten men.

Emery characterized the incident as a clear red card offense that was overlooked by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). The numerical disadvantage in the closing stages of the game allowed Nottingham Forest to capitalize and secure a late victory.