Premier League without VAR: Where Man Utd, Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham & Arsenal would sit - …

It was largely a weekend to forget for Manchester's two Premier League sides as neither recorded a win in the latest round of action. Manchester United were beaten 1-0 at Newcastle United while Manchester City conceded late on to draw 3-3 with Tottenham Hotspur.

United almost rescued a point at St James' Park when Antony's shot deflected in off Harry Maguire in the 89th minute. However, the Red Devils man was flagged offside, with VAR upholding the decision. City's draw with Spurs was overshadowed by Simon Hooper's late call to pull back a City advantage with Jack Grealish through on goal in stoppage time.

 VAR intervened in a handful of other games this weekend as City finished the latest round of matches in third with United down in seventh. Following the latest involvements from VAR we have looked at how the table might look without the use of the technology. Factoring in VAR decisions that led to goals being disallowed or awarded by the technology, including via penalties, here’s how the table might look as things stand...

Points without VAR: 5. Difference: 0.

1. 20th: Sheffield United

Points without VAR: 5. Difference: 0.

Points without VAR: 7* (*10 point deduction) Difference: 0. 

2. 19th: Everton

Points without VAR: 7* (*10 point deduction) Difference: 0.

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: +2.

3. 18th: Burnley

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: +2.

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: 0.

4. 17th: Luton Town

Points without VAR: 9. Difference: 0.

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