Man Utd and Brighton see points boosted but Arsenal worse off in Premier League table with no VAR - gallery

Manchester United and Manchester City have both been at the centre of VAR controversy this season.

Published 8th Dec 2023, 20:00 BST

It's proving to be a Premier League season not short of drama for both Manchester United and Manchester City this term as the top-flight titans continue to make headlines.

Erik ten Hag is under constant pressure at Old Trafford but continues to keep the side in the hunt for the top four while Pep Guardiola's treble-winners show signs of weariness - a defeat to Aston Villa the latest head-turning result.

Both United and City have also been involved in huge VAR controversies from Gameweek 1 through the season. Some decisions have gone in the sides' favour, others have left Ten Hag and Guardiola pulling their hair out. ManchesterWorld looks at what the Premier League table might look like without VAR intervention this campaign.

Points without VAR: 5. Difference: 0.

1. 20th - Sheffield United

Points without VAR: 5. Difference: 0. Photo: Getty Images

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: +2.

2. 19th - Burnley

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: +2. Photo: Getty Images

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: 0.

3. 18th - Luton Town

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: 0. Photo: Getty Images

Points without VAR: 10* (*10 point deduction) Difference: 0.

4. 17th - Everton

Points without VAR: 10* (*10 point deduction) Difference: 0. Photo: Getty Images

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