Aston Villa boss will not be supporting Wolves in crucial VAR vote
Villa boss Unai Emery wants the Premier League to keep VAR claiming the technology is usually “completely fair”.
The future of VAR is in the spotlight after Wolves put forward a proposal for clubs to vote on scrapping it at next month’s Premier League AGM.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and outgoing Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp have both voiced their opposition to VAR, with the latter saying he would vote to get rid of it if given the option.
But Emery is hoping it says, believing it helps referees and makes the game fairer.
He said: “I believe in VAR. I want VAR. The referees need VAR. I want to completely keep it.”
When asked if he could understand some of the frustration towards how the technology is used, Emery replied: “VAR has to improve as well but it is fair always.
“Sometimes they can make mistakes, like me, like everybody. If you analyse deeply, it is completely fair.
“Sometimes there can be mistakes, but usually it is completely fair. In England, VAR is being, more or less, always right.”
Villa finish their season at Crystal Palace on Sunday, already ensured of a fourth place finish and a place in next season’s Champions League.
Youri Tielemans (calf) will miss out while Matty Cash (also calf) and Nicolo Zaniolo (foot) will also be absent at Selhurst Park.
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