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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13. Brighton and Hove Albion - 45 points (up three positions)
Without VAR, Graham Potter’s Brighton would have moved from 16th to 13th - and been four points better off. Photo: Mike Hewitt
14. Wolves - 44 points (down one position)
Wolves would have dropped one position to 14th and be one point worse off without VAR. Photo: Pool
15. Southampton - 43 points (same position)
No change for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Southampton, who finished in 15th position with 43 points. Photo: Pool
16. Crystal Palace - 43 points (down two positions)
Without VAR, Crystal Palace would have been two positions and one point worse off. Photo: Henry Browne