Villa's Emery hits out at VAR over 'huge mistake'

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery criticised VAR after his side's 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal. Emery called it a 'huge mistake' and 'crazy' that VAR did not intervene to show Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson a red card for a tackle on Ollie Watkins that Emery claimed nearly broke the striker's ankle. The incident occurred late in the first half, with VAR choosing not to overturn the on-field decision despite the apparent dangerous nature of the challenge.