Despite the controversy, Redknapp believes that Aston Villa were unlucky not to have their equalizer stand. The well-worked free kick resulted in a goal from Donyell Malen, but it was ultimately disallowed due to Rogers being offside and impeding the defender in the build-up. Leon Bailey’s pass to John McGinn set up the opportunity, but Rogers’ positioning ultimately led to the goal being chalked off.
In the end, it was a controversial decision that went against Aston Villa, denying them a crucial equaliser. The debate around VAR and its impact on the game continues to rage on, with this incident only adding fuel to the fire. Ultimately, it was a tough break for Villa, but they will have to regroup and move on from this setback. As for Wolves, they will be relieved to come away with all three points, even if it was in somewhat contentious circumstances.