Newcastle United continue to battle for European qualification after a less than ideal first half of the season. Eddie Howe's men are currently ninth in the table, three points off the top seven and five off the pace of the top six.
But how would the Premier League look if VAR did not exist? We have calculated the latest table by taking any decisions that led to goals that were awarded by VAR and going with the decision made by the on-field referee. Take a look below to see where Newcastle rank in the latest version of the alternative table among their rivals across the Premier League.
1. Sheffield United
Points Without VAR: 9. Difference: -1.
2. Burnley
Points Without VAR: 15. Difference: +2.
3. Everton
Points Without VAR: 19* (*10-point deduction). Difference: 0.
4. Nottingham Forest
Points Without VAR: 20. Difference: -1.