Liverpool were on the end of two contentious calls as they were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
The Reds had a penalty given against them when Giorgi Mamardashvili was adjudged to have fouled Jérémy Doku. The decision was only awarded after VAR intervened with official Michael Oliver instructing on-field referee Chris Kavanagh to take a second look at the incident. Oliver was the same referee who denied Liverpool a penalty against Man City two seasons ago when Doku kicked Alexis Mac Allister in the chest.
VAR has proven to be a contentious issue since it’s introduction into the Premier League. Looking at decisions this season overturned by VAR that have led to goals being given or disallowed, we have worked out how many points each team would have without the technology...
Points without VAR: 2
1. 20th: Wolves
Points without VAR: 2 | AFP via Getty Images
Points without VAR: 9
2. 19th: Nottingham Forest
Points without VAR: 9 | Getty Images
Points without VAR: 10
3. 18th: West Ham United
Points without VAR: 10 | Getty Images
Points without VAR: 10
4. 17th: Burnley
Points without VAR: 10 | Getty Images