Ever since its introduction to English football, VAR’s implementation and usage has caused great debate, debates that VAR ought to have solved with its introduction.
Alas, this has not yet happened and questions about VAR and the decisions it makes continue to dominate conversation.
But which sides have been the ‘unluckiest’ this season and have had more VAR decisions overturned against them than any other side?
BettingExpert.com have conducted research into which teams have had the most VAR calls against them this campaign and here, using this research, we have ranked each Premier League team from the ‘luckiest’ with VAR calls, to the ‘unluckiest’:
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5. Crystal Palace: 1
Christian Benteke’s 88th minute goal that was ruled out by VAR against Newcastle is the only decision to go against The Eagles this season. Photo: Julian Finney
6. Brighton: 1
Brighton’s first VAR decision to go against them this season came on Saturday when Robert Sanchez was sent off for a foul on Callum Wilson. Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Arsenal: 1
Mikel Arteta’s side have seen a huge uplift in results and performances recently, suffering only one VAR decision to go against them in the process. Photo: Alex Pantling
8. Southampton: 2
The decision to overrule Jon Moss’ decision to award Saints a penalty against Manchester City earlier this season was possibly one of the most talked about VAR calls of the campaign to date. Photo: Alex Livesey