Rob Edwards’ side have yet to win this campaign in the Premier League and have picked up just two points from a possible 42. United have improved under Ruben Amorim this season but have won just one of their last five matches after a frustrating 1-1 draw with West Ham United in their last outing.
The Red Devils are eighth in the table ahead of the weekend’s action with 22 points from their 14 games. But how might the table look if VAR was not in use? Every Premier League side will have had at least one grumble over a VAR decision at some point this campaign with the technology the subject of fierce debate ever since it’s introduction into the English top flight.
With VAR continuing to cause contention, we at Manchester World have worked out how the current Premier League table would look without the technology. Let’s take a look...
Points without VAR: 2
1. 20th: Wolves
Points without VAR: 2 | Getty Images
Points without VAR: 10
2. 19th: Burnley
Points without VAR: 10 | Getty Images
Points without VAR: 12
3. 18th: West Ham United
Points without VAR: 12 | Getty Images
Points without VAR: 15 (+1 point)
4. 17th: Leeds United
Points without VAR: 15 (+1 point) | Getty Images