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Man City clinch Champions League last-16 spot with win over Galatasaray
- On Jan. 24, 2026, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola criticised Premier League referee Farai Hallam for rejecting VAR advice and not awarding a penalty in City's 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, demanding an explanation.
- Guardiola has repeatedly argued refereeing decisions have gone against City in recent weeks, broadening complaints to earlier VAR rulings while offering a qualified apology if Hallam felt offended.
- The incident began when Omar Marmoush flicked the ball onto Yerson Mosquera's arm, prompting a pitchside review, but Hallam kept his no-penalty verdict before the 53,000-strong crowd; Guardiola said the arm was "out from his body."
- The immediate fallout saw Farai Hallam not listed for any top-flight fixtures this weekend, Guardiola's comments widely condemned, while the decision had minimal impact but kept scrutiny on officiating.
- City head into their Jan. 28 Champions League tie against Galatasaray at the Etihad Stadium with a top-eight place at stake, amid ongoing VAR debate as PGMOL chief Howard Webb defends referees.
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Despite not relying on himself, Manchester City did its homework, defeated Galatasaray (2-0) and will be in the eighth finals ranked among the top eight in the standings.
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