Would Bournemouth have made the Championship without VAR?

The number of VAR interventions only tells part of the story. The most important thing is when they happen and the state of the game.

Assessing impact is subjective, but BBC Sport identified 29 games where VAR had an impact on the final result.

For example, a VAR advising a red card in the final seconds will not affect the score line.

in contrast, Manchester UnitedHe won 3-2 at half time Burnley Penalties may be awarded by VAR.

These are the games that were affected by VAR and had a huge impact on the season.

The title will come down to the last day

Arsenal Won the title by seven points but won by VAR – 4 – a game the Gunners won. West Ham and their victory in Everton. But for VAR, both were tied.

Take out four and go to the last day of the season Arsenal And Manchester City It would be level on 78 points – Pep Guardiola’s side were superior on goal difference.

The championship may not have been decided by City’s 1-1 draw on Sunday. Bournemouth In the middle of the week.

Villa may still win at the Etihad Stadium. Arsenal It holds the title, but the game will have a different meaning. It wouldn’t have been much better if he dismissed legends like Bernardo Silva, John Stones and Guardiola himself.

Bournemouth In the Champions League

Bournemouth, Burnley And Tottenham They were the clubs most affected by VAR, with each four points worse in decisions.

Andoni Iraola’s men had a goal ruled out for offside in a 0-0 draw. Chelsea. Also, Evanilson’s efforts were thwarted. Leeds – The Cherries led 2-1 at the time and ended 2-2.

It may have made an obvious difference. Bournemouthseason, adding those four points would finish the season with 61 points – one more than Liverpool And in the final Champions League spot.

It is impossible to know how Liverpool It was a performance at the villa and Brentford If they are chasing rather than leading the Cherries in their last two matches.

Other places in Europe will also change.

BrightonIt was worse by three points, it will be promoted to the Europa League level.

Although the numbers show Chelsea We got a lot of positive VAR decisions, they lost two points due to VAR intervention at key moments.

Add those up and Xabi Alonso’s new team would have moved into the Conference League.

Sunderland Two points away from the European standings via VAR. If those aren’t there, they drop to 10th.

Apart from key placement changes, BrentfordHis five points are the most in the table. Three points came from two VAR interventions that saw the Bees win 4-3. BurnleyIn addition, Villa scored a disallowed goal in one match Brentford He won 1-0.

Keith Andrews’ team will drop from ninth to 13th without this point.

later Brentford, Manchester United And Arsenal He got four points as one of the biggest winners.

Tottenham There were three VAR calls to change the result Liverpool, Sunderland And Leeds – Without these, the end of their season would have been less tragic.

The alternate table sees Spurs in 15th place with Forest and Palace above the relegation zone.