""After review, the ball hits the arm of the Wolves player, which is in a natural position so the on-field decision will remain," he announced over the tannoy. Former Premier League assistant referee Darren Cann said it was "without doubt the correct decision". "Hallam, officiating in his first Premier League match, made an excellent and courageous call to stick with his on-field decision of no handball," Cann told BBC Sport."
"We all know what that normally means. The City fans were already celebrating. After watching several replays, however, Hallam surprised nearly everyone inside the stadium by choosing to stick with his original decision. "After review, the ball hits the arm of the Wolves player, which is in a natural position so the on-field decision will remain," he announced over the tannoy."
""This was without doubt the correct decision as Yerson Mosquera's arm was in a justifiable position and the ball was played on to his arm from very close range. "A brave and correct decision in law from a highly regarded referee making his Premier League debut.""
Farai Hallam, aged 32, refereed his first Premier League match at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium. With City leading 1-0, Omar Marmoush believed Yerson Mosquera handled the ball in the area and appealed for a penalty. Hallam initially dismissed the appeals and then reviewed the incident at the pitchside monitor following a VAR referral. After viewing replays, Hallam confirmed the on-field decision of no penalty, ruling Mosquera's arm was in a natural position. Former assistant referee Darren Cann praised the decision as legally correct and courageous. Hallam made his EFL debut in 2023 and progressed quickly through the football pyramid.
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