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Originally Posted by denphone
Of course listen to some fans and they think we are top of the league because VAR has been our 12th man.  |
It's close to being true, it's by no means a 12th man. Without VAR the gap would be 6 points. Brighton have had the most VAR decisions. Followed by Man United. Liverpool only have a net VAR result of 1 decision FOR when balanced against the overturns and against. However when other teams get taken into consideration, Man City stay pretty close.
The worst off being Wolves and Sheffield United. Which would've left Wolves 7 points clear of Man United in 5th.
It's impossible to deny VAR has had an absolute effect on league going ons. Liverpool would still be top but the gap and VAR conclusions are solid evidence on the impact its had. In fact strangely enough the only Premier League team that hasn't gained or dropped points through VAR is Newcastle. With a total of one decision in a game they were already winning.
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Originally Posted by iadom
We have been on the wrong end of several iffy VAR decisions already this season, our turn to get the rub of the green.  |
In terms of net points gained from VAR, you're second in the list. 8 VAR decisions, 6 went in your favour and two against. The last time a VAR decision actively led to a goal against was Arsenal at home. There's not been a single VAR decision that changed the net outcome of a game for Man United since September 30th and without the same net results of VAR, as above you'd be 7 points behind Wolves. You're a single decision away from being the most favoured team for VAR decisions.