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Aston Villa boss Dean Smith takes swipe at VAR officials and says he 'wouldn't mind a job at Stockley Park just having slippers on' after his side were not awarded a penalty when Romain Saiss blocked the ball with his ELBOW in West Midlands derby

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has taken a dig at VAR officials after his side were not awarded a penalty during their win over Wolves.

Midway through the first half at Molineux Villa had a huge shout for handball inside the penalty area, however after a VAR review nothing was given.

Jacob Ramsey tried to cut the ball back after a free-kick for Villa in a dangerous area and Romain Saiss appeared to use his arm to block the ball.

Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has taken a dig at VAR officials after a penalty call vs Wolves
Romain Saiss (left) appeared to use his arm to block the ball from a Jacob Ramsey cross

Clearly incensed by the officials not awarding his side a penalty, Smith took a dig and accused the referees of 'having their slippers on'.