Emery fumes at VAR as Forest snatch late win at Villa Park

Villa finished with 10 men after Ian Maatsen's injury and Forest punished them with a late winner.

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What happened. Nottingham Forest scored late to win 2-1 at Villa Park after Aston Villa were forced to play the closing stages with 10 men. Villa lost Ian Maatsen to injury following a challenge by James McAtee, who was not sent off, leaving Unai Emery frustrated with the officials.

• Emery called the McAtee challenge on Maatsen 'a clear red card'
• Maatsen's injury left Villa down to 10 men for the closing stages
• Forest capitalised on the numerical advantage with a late goal

“'A clear red card'”

— Unai Emery

The defeat adds to Villa's frustration over officiating, with Emery publicly questioning the VAR decision.

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