Leeds United were involved in their fair share of VAR and refereeing controversies across the 2021/22 Premier League season - but how much did that impact their final league position?
The video assistant referees have been the subject of much debate since their introduction to the English top-flight ahead of the 2019/20 campaign.
The question is, would Jesse Marsch’s side be in a better or worse position without VAR? We’ve wrangled the numbers to find out.
A reminder that Leeds finished 17th in the table on 38 points - three points clear of the relegation zone.
7. West Ham - 56 points
Actual position: 7th. Actual points: 56. Net points gained/lost under VAR: 0. Photo: Getty Images
8. Manchester United - 56 points
Actual position: 6th. Actual points: 58. Net points gained/lost under VAR: +2. Photo: Getty Images
9. Brighton & Hove Albion - 50 points
Actual position: 9th. Actual points: 51. Net points gained/lost under VAR: +1. Photo: Getty Images
10. Newcastle United - 49 points
Actual position: 11th. Actual points: 49. Net points gained/lost under VAR: 0. Photo: Getty Images
11. Wolverhampton Wanderers - 48 points
Actual position: 10th. Actual points: 51. Net points gained/lost under VAR: +3. Photo: Getty Images
12. Brentford - 48 points
Actual position: 13th. Actual points: 46. Net points gained/lost under VAR: -2. Photo: Getty Images