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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17. Burnley - 38 points (same position)
No movement in terms of league position for Burnley, although they would have been one point worse off without VAR. Photo: Catherine Ivill
18. West Brom - 27 points (up one positions)
Being one place and one point better off without VAR will come as no consolation for the relegated Baggies. Photo: GEOFF CADDICK
19. Fulham - 26 points (down one position)
Fulham’s points tally would have dropped from 28 to 26 without VAR - dropping one place to 19th. Photo: Pool
20. Sheffield United - 21 points (same position)
The Blades remain rock bottom and would have been two points worse off without VAR. Photo: Jan Kruger