VAR - the bane of every English football supporter since its introduction in 2019. Six years on, the authorities are still trying to get the technology right.
A farcical situation in the Carabao Cup final saw Newcastle United supporters endure a nervy stoppage-time wait despite replays clearly showing Federico Chiesa as onside. The pain ultimately mattered little as the Magpies held on for a famous triumph but, had the added time led to a Liverpool equaliser, fury would have erupted inside Wembley.
The software is still being fine-tuned as some supporters and ex-players have called upon VAR to be scrapped altogether. However, what your views on the debate, VAR is here to stay - it is not going anywhere.
But what difference has the technology made this season? Calls like Bournemouth’s last-gasp “winner” in August and Anthony Gordon’s red card against Brighton are examples of key moments in Newcastle’s campaign that VAR affected.
NewcastleWorld has profiled what the Premier League table would look like had the 2024-25 been played in a bygone era where refereeing truly was a lonely profession. The results may take you by surprise...
Points: 12
Points: 12
1. Southampton (20th) - same position
Points: 12 | Liverpool FC via Getty Images
Points: 14
Points: 14
2. Leicester City (19th) - same position
Points: 14 | AFP via Getty Images
Points: 19
Points: 19
3. Ipswich Town (18th) - same position
Points: 19 | Getty Images
Points: 28
Points: 28
4. West Ham United (17th) - down one position
Points: 28 | AFP via Getty Images
Points: 12Points: 12
Points: 12
VAR - the bane of every English football supporter since its introduction in 2019. Six years on, the authorities are still trying to get the technology right.
A farcical situation in the Carabao Cup final saw Newcastle United supporters endure a nervy stoppage-time wait despite replays clearly showing Federico Chiesa as onside. The pain ultimately mattered little as the Magpies held on for a famous triumph but, had the added time led to a Liverpool equaliser, fury would have erupted inside Wembley.
The software is still being fine-tuned as some supporters and ex-players have called upon VAR to be scrapped altogether. However, what your views on the debate, VAR is here to stay - it is not going anywhere.
Points: 30
5. Wolverhampton Wanderers (16th) - up one positon
Points: 30 | Wolves via Getty Images
Points: 34
Points: 34
6. Tottenham Hotspur (15th) - down one position
Points: 34 | Getty Images
Points: 36
Points: 36
7. Everton (14th) - up one position
Points: 36 | Getty Images
Points: 37
8. Manchester United (13th) - same position
Points: 37 | Getty Images
Points: 12Points: 12
Points: 12
VAR - the bane of every English football supporter since its introduction in 2019. Six years on, the authorities are still trying to get the technology right.
A farcical situation in the Carabao Cup final saw Newcastle United supporters endure a nervy stoppage-time wait despite replays clearly showing Federico Chiesa as onside. The pain ultimately mattered little as the Magpies held on for a famous triumph but, had the added time led to a Liverpool equaliser, fury would have erupted inside Wembley.
The software is still being fine-tuned as some supporters and ex-players have called upon VAR to be scrapped altogether. However, what your views on the debate, VAR is here to stay - it is not going anywhere.
Points: 41
9. Crystal Palace (12th) - same position
Points: 41 | Getty Images
Points: 42
Points: 42
10. Aston Villa (11th) - down two positions
Points: 42 | Getty Images
Points: 44
Points: 44
11. Brentford (10th) - up one position
Points: 44 | Getty Images
Points: 45
12. Brighton & Hove Albion (9th) - down two positions
Points: 45 Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
Points: 12Points: 12
Points: 12
VAR - the bane of every English football supporter since its introduction in 2019. Six years on, the authorities are still trying to get the technology right.
A farcical situation in the Carabao Cup final saw Newcastle United supporters endure a nervy stoppage-time wait despite replays clearly showing Federico Chiesa as onside. The pain ultimately mattered little as the Magpies held on for a famous triumph but, had the added time led to a Liverpool equaliser, fury would have erupted inside Wembley.
The software is still being fine-tuned as some supporters and ex-players have called upon VAR to be scrapped altogether. However, what your views on the debate, VAR is here to stay - it is not going anywhere.
Points: 45
Points: 45
13. Fulham (8th) - same position
Points: 45 | Getty Images
Points: 46
Points: 46
14. Manchester City (7th) - down two positions
Points: 46 | Getty Images
Points: 47
Points: 47
15. Newcastle United (6th) - same position
Points: 47 | Getty Images
Points: 48
16. AFC Bournemouth (5th) - up five positions
Points: 48 | AFP via Getty Images
Points: 12Points: 12
Points: 12
VAR - the bane of every English football supporter since its introduction in 2019. Six years on, the authorities are still trying to get the technology right.
A farcical situation in the Carabao Cup final saw Newcastle United supporters endure a nervy stoppage-time wait despite replays clearly showing Federico Chiesa as onside. The pain ultimately mattered little as the Magpies held on for a famous triumph but, had the added time led to a Liverpool equaliser, fury would have erupted inside Wembley.
The software is still being fine-tuned as some supporters and ex-players have called upon VAR to be scrapped altogether. However, what your views on the debate, VAR is here to stay - it is not going anywhere.
Points: 47
Points: 47
17. Chelsea (4th) - same position
Points: 47 | AFP via Getty Images
Points: 54
18. Nottingham Forest (3rd) - same position
Points: 54 | Getty Images
Points: 60
Points: 60
19. Arsenal (2nd) - same position
Points: 60 | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Points: 67
20. Liverpool (1st) - same position
Points: 67 | Liverpool FC via Getty Images