It’s safe to say Newcastle United supporters have not been the biggest fans of VAR so far this season.
Several decisions - and a number of non-decisions - have gone against their side, with several high-profile moments being widely discussed throughout the opening month of the season.
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Just over a week ago, St James Park was rocking with anger and frustration as a seemingly decisive own goal from Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell was ruled out following a VAR call.
The PGMOL have since admitted that decision was incorrect after being asked to review two major VAR calls on a controversial weekend for the Premier League.
But where would the Magpies sit in the current Premier League table if VAR had not been used?
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NewcastleWorld investigates looking at how the table would look without the use of technology, rather than whether or not the right calls had been made.
1. Manchester City: -2 points difference, new total 16


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2. Arsenal: 0 points difference, new total 14


3. Tottenham Hotspur: 0 points difference, new total 14
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4. Brighton and Hove Albion: 0 points difference, new total 13


5. Manchester United: 0 points difference, new total 12
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6. Brentford: -1 point difference, new total 10


7. Liverpool: +1 point difference, new total 8
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8. Leeds United: 0 point difference, new total 8


9. Chelsea: +2 points difference, new total 8
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10. Wolverhampton Wanderers: -2 points difference, new total 8


11. Newcastle United: 0 points difference, new total 7
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12. Southampton: 0 points difference, new total 7


13. Bournemouth: 0 points difference, new total 7
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14: Crystal Palace: +1 point difference, new total 7


15. Fulham: +2 points difference, new total 6
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16: Everton: -2 points difference, new total 6


17: West Ham United: -1 point difference, new total 5
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18: Aston Villa: 0 points difference, new total 4


19: Nottingham Forest: 0 points difference, new total 4
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20: Leicester City: 0 points difference, new total 1

