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VAR Debate Heats Up After Manchester City–Wolves Clash

1/27/2026

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Keith Hackett, former PGMOL chief, advocates letting VAR review second yellow cards after the Manchester City–Wolves match.
He argues Yerson Mosquera should have received a red card for a foul on Jeremy Doku.
Hackett initially believed Mosquera's handball warranted a penalty, but changed his view after reviewing footage.
He praised referee Farai Hallam for his decision-making during Hallam's Premier League debut, and noted the VAR debate remains unresolved.

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Keith Hackett, former PGMOL chief, advocates letting VAR review second yellow cards after the Manchester City–Wolves match.
He argues Yerson Mosquera should have received a red card for a foul on Jeremy Doku.
Hackett initially believed Mosquera's handball warranted a penalty, but changed his view after reviewing footage.
He praised referee Farai Hallam for his decision-making during Hallam's Premier League debut, and noted the VAR debate remains unresolved.