Premier League with no VAR: Where Man City, Man Utd and rivals rank

A look at the latest Premier League without VAR table to see where Manchester City and Manchester United rank.

By Jamie Kemble

Published 7th Feb 2024, 17:53 BST

Manchester City are ramping up the pressure in the Premier League title race, while Manchester United are back in the European hunt. But where would the two teams be without VAR? The technology has caused plenty of controversy since its introduction into the Premier League, but how would the Premier League look if VAR did not exist?

We have calculated the latest table by taking any decisions that led to goals that were awarded by VAR and going with the decision made by the on-field referee. Take a look below to see where City and United rank in the alternative table among their rivals across the Premier League.

Points Without VAR: 9. Difference: -1.

1. Sheffield United

Points Without VAR: 9. Difference: -1.

Points Without VAR: 15. Difference: +2.

2. Burnley

Points Without VAR: 15. Difference: +2.

Points Without VAR: 19* (*10-point deduction). Difference: 0.

3. Everton

Points Without VAR: 19* (*10-point deduction). Difference: 0.

Points Without VAR: 20. Difference: -1.

4. Nottingham Forest

Points Without VAR: 20. Difference: -1.

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