Unai Emery speaking on Jhon Duran's red card vs Newcastle:

"It’s not a clear red card, it’s a big punishment for the player. He had no intention to do it. I could accept it if the referee was watching with VAR to punish with a red card but we have to use it. The referee can take time to make the correct decision. The referees have to be intelligent. He might be thinking ‘it’s a clear red card’ but he should have gone to VAR to confirm it. The punishment is so high if it’s not clear. I’ve always agreed with VAR but use it please.

"Three matches for this red card is hard to accept.

"It’s clearly for his reputation. He was saying ‘sorry, sorry’ so quick with the player. There was no action with the intention to kick him.

"We are working a lot with him to teach him. He is going the way we decide for him but the referees have to be fair, taking decisions with time."