Premier League table without VAR - where Newcastle United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Leeds United would sit

There have been a number of moments of controversy in games involving the Magpies this season.

By Mark Carruthers

Published 9th Sep 2022, 17:44 BST

Updated 10th Sep 2022, 12:30 BST

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.

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?

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

Alvarez scored his first Premier League goals. Credit: Getty.

Alvarez scored his first Premier League goals. Credit: Getty.

2. Arsenal: 0 points difference, new total 14

Sambi. Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus , William Saliba and Ben White celebrates the Arenal goal, scored by Bukyao Saka

Sambi. Granit Xhaka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus , William Saliba and Ben White celebrates the Arenal goal, scored by Bukyao Saka

3. Tottenham Hotspur: 0 points difference, new total 14

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Dejan Kulusevski (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates with teammate Dejan Kulusevski (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

4. Brighton and Hove Albion: 0 points difference, new total 13

The Argentinean also scored another goal-of-the-season contender in the same game, catching the ball sweetly from 30 yards out on the half volley into the top corner.

The Argentinean also scored another goal-of-the-season contender in the same game, catching the ball sweetly from 30 yards out on the half volley into the top corner.

5. Manchester United: 0 points difference, new total 12

Rashford netted twice on Sunday as United beat Arsenal 3-1. Credit: Getty.

Rashford netted twice on Sunday as United beat Arsenal 3-1. Credit: Getty.

6. Brentford: -1 point difference, new total 10

Ivan Toney during his hat-trick performance for Brentford against Leeds United. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

Ivan Toney during his hat-trick performance for Brentford against Leeds United. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.

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

8. Leeds United: 0 point difference, new total 8

SPECIAL PLAYER - Jesse Marsch believes Leeds United will get more and more out of summer signing Luis Sinisterra, who scored his first Premier League goal against Everton. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

SPECIAL PLAYER - Jesse Marsch believes Leeds United will get more and more out of summer signing Luis Sinisterra, who scored his first Premier League goal against Everton. Pic: Bruce Rollinson

9. Chelsea: +2 points difference, new total 8

Kai Havertz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Kai Havertz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

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

Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal against Newcastle United (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal against Newcastle United (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

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

Newcastle United haven't won in the league since opening day, but it's far from panic stations (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Newcastle United haven't won in the league since opening day, but it's far from panic stations (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

12. Southampton: 0 points difference, new total 7

Played: 888, won: 274, drawn: 242, lost: 372, goal difference: -207, points: 1064

Played: 888, won: 274, drawn: 242, lost: 372, goal difference: -207, points: 1064

13. Bournemouth: 0 points difference, new total 7

Played: 192, won: 57, drawn: 43, lost: 92, goal difference: -91, points: 214

Played: 192, won: 57, drawn: 43, lost: 92, goal difference: -91, points: 214

14: Crystal Palace: +1 point difference, new total 7

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Premier League . (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates after scoring their team’s first goal during the Premier League . (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

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

16: Everton: -2 points difference, new total 6

Everton duo Jordan Pickford and Conor Coady celebrate. Picture: Chloe Knott/Getty Images

Everton duo Jordan Pickford and Conor Coady celebrate. Picture: Chloe Knott/Getty Images

17: West Ham United: -1 point difference, new total 5

18: Aston Villa: 0 points difference, new total 4

19: Nottingham Forest: 0 points difference, new total 4

Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi celebrating what would be the winning goal against West Ham United last weekend.

Forest’s Taiwo Awoniyi celebrating what would be the winning goal against West Ham United last weekend.

20: Leicester City: 0 points difference, new total 1

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