Premier League standings without VAR show Manchester City with a better chance of the title than Arsenal, while Liverpool falls out of the top four. On 12 May 2026, a pivotal moment in VAR history occurred when West Ham United were denied a goal after Callum Wilson scored, but VAR judged that Pablo Felipe fouled Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. This decision caused West Ham to lose 0-1 and struggle against relegation, while Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League improved.
Recently, AceOdds, a data analytics expert, revealed the Premier League table "if VAR were not used." Arsenal would still lead but only by one point over Manchester City, with Arsenal having played one more match. If Manchester City were to win all their remaining games, they would become champions.
Manchester United would remain in third place with 65 points, tied with Brighton, who would gain seven points and move up to fourth place, replacing Liverpool, which would drop to seventh immediately.
Chelsea, who have benefited most from VAR this season with nine instances, would fall to tenth place without VAR.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur would remain safe from relegation, sitting in 15th place instead, while West Ham would be in 18th place, inside the relegation zone.
