Where Newcastle United, Tottenham, Liverpool, Man Utd and Premier League rivals would sit in table without VAR

A look at an alternative Premier League table and where Newcastle United and their rivals would be without VAR.

By Jamie Kemble

Published 20th Apr 2023, 14:30 BST

Updated 20th Apr 2023, 14:41 BST

Newcastle United are closing in on a top four finish despite suffering a setback last weekend.

The Magpies lost to Aston Villa last time out, but with Tottenham also losing, Newcastle managed to maintain their three point advantage ahead of facing Spurs this weekend, and they also have a game in-hand. But how would the Premier League table look if the controversial VAR technology was not being used this season?

We take a look at the revised table below by only counting the decisions made by referees on the pitch.

Take a look as we go from bottom to top...

Points difference: 0. New tally: 23

1. Southampton

Points difference: 0. New tally: 23

Points difference: +1. New tally: 26

2. Leicester City

Points difference: +1. New tally: 26

Points difference: +2. New tally: 29

3. Everton

Points difference: +2. New tally: 29

Points difference: +3. New tally: 30

4. Nottingham Forest

Points difference: +3. New tally: 30

Tottenham Aston Villa Magpies Premier League

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