VAR has proved controversial since it was introduced into English football – but would Watford have survived relegation this season without it?
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system debuted in an FA cup game between Brighton and Crystal Palace in 2018.
The 2019/20 Premier League season was the first to feature the VAR after the clubs voted unanimously to introduce the system.
Often the subject of debate on Match of the Day, VAR has changed the outcome of many games over the course of the season - but what would the league table have looked like without it?
Watford were relegated from the Premier League after sacking Nigel Pearson with two games to go. Photo: Action Images
Despite a five-point reduction, and Manchester City gaining six points, Liverpool would have remained champions, such was there domination over the course of the season.
Watford would have had the exact same points total and gone down with Brighton two points ahead, who would have lost five points without VAR.
Watford only managed 34 points this season. Photo: Action Images
Premier League table without VAR
1st - Liverpool - 94 points - Five points fewer
2nd - Manchester City - 87 points - Six points more
3rd - Chelsea - 67 points - One point more
4th - Man Utd - 66 points - No difference
5th - Wolves - 66 points - Seven points more
6th - Leicester - 62 points - No difference
7th - Sheffield United - 58 points - Four points more
8th - Arsenal - 56 points - No difference
9th - Burnley - 54 points - No difference
10th - Tottenham - 52 points - Seven points fewer
11th - Everton - 50 points - One point more
12th - Southampton - 49 points - Three points fewer
13th - West Ham - 45 points - Six points more
14th - Newcastle - 44 points - No difference
15th - Crystal Palace - 41 points - Two points fewer
16th - Aston Villa - 37 points - Two points more
17th - Brighton - 36 points - Five points fewer
18th - Watford - 34 points - No difference
19th - Bournemouth - 33 points - One point fewer
20th - Norwich - 23 points - Two points more
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