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Premier League table without VAR: Where Tottenham, Chelsea, Sheffield United, Aston Villa and more would sit

Here is how the Premier League table would look without VAR. (Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
Here is how the Premier League table would look without VAR. (Photo: GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

The recent chaotic clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea brought the system back into the limelight, as it played a central role in the tie.

Chelsea had two goals ruled out, while Tottenham had two players sent off in a game that never really managed to catch its breath.

It followed controversy in the aftermath of Newcastle United’s win over Arsenal, which sparked outrage from Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.

Points without VAR: 4 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 4 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Initially introduced to reduce controversy, even staunch defenders of VAR are struggling to say it has done so.

But how much of an impact has it actually had on the Premier League table so far this season?

By analysing VAR decisions leading to goals, an alternative Premier League table has been developed.

It shows how it would look if VAR had not been introduced.

Points without VAR: 6 | Difference: +2 (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 6 | Difference: +2 (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Here is how the table looks.

Points without VAR: 6 | Difference: 0 (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 6 | Difference: 0 (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 6 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 6 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 11 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 11 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: -1 (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: -1 (Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: -3 (Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 12 | Difference: -3 (Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 14 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 14 | Difference: 0 (Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 15 | Difference: 0 (Photo: George Wood/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 15 | Difference: 0 (Photo: George Wood/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 15 | Difference: -1 (Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 15 | Difference: -1 (Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 18 | Difference 0 (Photo: Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 18 | Difference 0 (Photo: Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 19 | Difference +1 (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 19 | Difference +1 (Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 20 | Difference 0 (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 20 | Difference 0 (Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 22 | Difference 0 (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 22 | Difference 0 (Photo: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 23. Difference -1 (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 23. Difference -1 (Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 23 | Difference -1 (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 23 | Difference -1 (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 26 | Difference 0 (Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 26 | Difference 0 (Photo: Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 27 | Difference 0 (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Points without VAR: 27 | Difference 0 (Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)