Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Everton would be positioned in the Premier League table without VAR.

Newcastle United, Aston Villa, and Everton would be positioned in the Premier League table without VAR.

What would have been the present state of the Premier League table if VAR had not been implemented?

The officials at Stockley Park had a significant impact on Newcastle United’s first two games of the Premier League campaign, and VAR squandered little time in making an impact on their season.

The opening day of the season will be remembered for a “coming together” between Southampton forward Ben Brereton-Diaz and Magpies defender Fabian Schar, which resulted in the Swiss international being shown a red card for forcing his head into the visitors’ striker’s temple.

Despite the fact that there was minimal interaction between the two players, the call was upheld after a VAR review of the incident following the on-field official’s decision to dismiss Schar.

Eight days later, the Magpies emerged victorious in a VAR judgment, despite appearing to be doomed to a late defeat during their lengthy journey to Bournemouth.

The Magpies appeared to have salvaged a point when Anthony Gordon cancelled out a Marcus Tavernier opener.

However, the Cherries were celebrating when Dango Ouattara appeared to have headed a late winner for the hosts.

Nevertheless, the goal was ruled out after a second, more extensive VAR review, as the officials determined that the ball had struck the winger on his elbow before advancing beyond the reach of Magpies goalkeeper Nick Pope.