Ever since VAR was introduced to the Premier League, it has caused more contention than it has removed. The microscope on refereeing decisions has only become more focused with perceived wrong calls providing more agitation due to the existence of the video replays.
Every club has been impacted by VAR at some point but whether you are for or against it, it is likely here to stay. This season VAR has maybe not proven to be as consistently contentious as previous campaigns but there have still been plenty of decisions that have raised eyebrows.
And with that we look at how the early Premier League table might look for Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace without the technology. Only counting decisions overturned by VAR or with the recommendation of VAR, here’s how the table might look (at the time of publication)...
Points without VAR - 2 (no change)
1. 20th: Wolves
Points without VAR - 2 (no change) | Wolves via Getty Images
Points without VAR - 4 (no change)
2. 19th: West Ham United
Points without VAR - 4 (no change) | AFP via Getty Images
Points without VAR - 5 (no change)
3. 18th: Nottingham Forest
Points without VAR - 5 (no change) | Getty Images
Points without VAR - 7 (no change)
4. 17th: Burnley
Points without VAR - 7 (no change) | Getty Images