The Premier League’s use of VAR has come under significant criticism with many fans, pundits and players claiming it to be inconsistent.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have all been on the receiving end of controversial decisions due to the technology - but how has that impacted their league positions?
A recent study from ESPN has determined how the Premier League table would look without the use of VAR across matches this season.
The research was released on March 31, so we’ve just simply added the latest round of results, including Burnley’s 3-2 win over Everton on Wednesday evening, to each team’s points tally.
The Sky Blues are currently top of the table, one point ahead of Liverpool with eight games remaining, while cross-town rivals United sit seventh.
Would Pep Guardiola’s side still be ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s men without VAR, or would the Merseyside club be leading the title race? Well, the answer to that is the latter as we take you through the Premier League table in full.
1. Liverpool - 73 points (up one position)
Current position: 2nd | Current points total: 72.
2. Manchester City - 72 points (down one position)
Current position: 1st | Current points total: 73.
3. Chelsea - 59 points (same position)
Current position: 3rd. Current points total: 59.
4. Arsenal - 55 points (up one position)
Current position: 5th. | Current points total: 54.