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.
13. Crystal Palace - 46 points
Actual position: 12th. Actual points: 48. Net points gained/lost under VAR: +2. Photo: Getty Images
14. Aston Villa - 43 points
Actual position: 14th. Actual points: 45. Net points gained/lost under VAR: +2. Photo: Getty Images
15. Everton - 43 points
Actual position: 16th. Actual points: 39. Net points gained/lost under VAR: -4. Photo: Getty Images
16. Southampton - 37 points
Actual position: 15th. Actual points: 40. Net points gained/lost under VAR: +3. Photo: Getty Images
17. Burnley - 36 points
Actual position: 18th. Actual points: 35. Net points gained/lost under VAR: -1. Photo: Getty Images
18. Leeds United - 36 points
Actual position: 17th. Actual points: 38. Net points gained/lost under VAR: +2. Photo: Getty Images