Title: Rookie Ref Defies VAR, Man City Wins After Star Dropping

**Article:** Manchester City ended a four-game winless streak in the Premier League with a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Manager Pep Guardiola had surprisingly left star players Erling Haaland and Phil Foden out of the starting lineup. The match featured a rare refereeing decision. On his Premier League debut, referee Farai Hallam was asked to review a possible handball by Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera. After using the video monitor, Hallam shocked observers by sticking with his original call and awarding no penalty. Guardiola was angry about the non-call. He repeated his belief that City sometimes faces unfair officiating. The manager also said his team's current injury list, with 11 players out, makes it harder to overcome such decisions. Despite this, the three points were crucial for City. It was their first league win since late December. For Wolves, it was a first defeat in six matches.