The 20/21 Premier League table without VAR - here's where Newcastle United, Leeds and Aston Villa finished
VAR continued to cause outrage during the 2020/21 Premier League campaign – but how much did it impact Newcastle United?
Research from The Sun has detailed how the top-flight would have finished had VAR not been in play last season.
In the end, did it benefit or prove problematic for Steve Bruce’s side on their way to sealing a 12th placed finish?
Find out below:
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5. Chelsea - 65 points (down one position)
The European champions would have missed out on a top four finish without VAR, leaving them two points worse off.
Photo: SUSANA VERA
6. Leicester City - 65 points (down one position)
Not only did Brendan Rodgers’ side miss out on a Champions League place, without VAR, they would have dropped one place lower to sixth - and one point worse off.
Photo: Laurence Griffiths
7. Tottenham Hotspur - 61 points (same position)
Despite being one point worse off without VAR, managerless Spurs remain in 7th position.
Photo: Shaun Botterill
8. West Ham United - 61 points (down two positions)
A historic season for the Hammers may not have happened without VAR with David Moyes’ side dropping four points and two places in the table without it.
Photo: Pool