Premier League with no VAR: Where Aston Villa, Wolves, Newcastle United, Man Utd & Chelsea would sit

VAR has impacted Wolves and Aston Villa this season but how might the table look without it?

VAR has caused plenty of controversy in the Premier League this season, with Wolves one club hampered more than most by decisions from Stockley Park this term. Denied a late penalty on the opening day against Manchester United, Gary O'Neil's side have since been left cursing VAR's involvement, or lack of, on a number of occasions his term.

Aston Villa have also seen it influence their games, as it got involved to their benefit most recently when Manchester United had a goal ruled at Old Trafford on Tuesday. However, Villa were unable to keep the hosts at bay as they threw away a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 in Manchester. There were no gripes with VAR for Wolves in midweek as they cruised to an impressive 4-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday.

Following the latest involvements from VAR, Birmingham World looks at how the Premier League table so far might shape up without the involvment of the technology. Factoring in goals disallowed or awarded, including via penalties, here's how the table might stand at the midway point.

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