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Emery's VAR Fury: Penalty Claim Ignites Post-Match Row
8 Jan
Summary
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confronted referee Andy Madley after the match.
- Emery believes a late penalty claim for Youri Tielemans should have been reviewed.
- Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez suffered a calf injury during the game.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed significant frustration with referee Andy Madley after their Premier League match against Crystal Palace ended in a goalless draw. Emery confronted the official at full-time, asserting that a late incident involving Youri Tielemans, where he was allegedly pulled down during a corner, should have been reviewed by VAR for a potential penalty.
Adding to Villa's concerns, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez sustained a calf injury during the game. He was replaced by Marco Bizot at halftime, who made crucial saves to keep Palace at bay. Emery indicated Martinez's injury is minor, but he will undergo further assessment to determine his availability for upcoming matches.
The draw means Aston Villa missed an opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Arsenal, remaining in third place. Emery acknowledged his team's strong first-half performance and late chances, while Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner praised his team's resilience against a top side, deeming the draw a fair outcome.
