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It is now almost impossible to discuss a Premier League game without analysing VAR decisions, many of which prove to be controversial and can affect the outcome of a game.

That being said, VAR spotlights various talking points that may not have been considered before. This ranges in severity from tight handball decisions, to this; the Premier League table if VAR were not in existence.

For the top teams in London, the Premier League table would look a little different. Yet, the teams that occupy the top three spots currently - Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea - stay roughly the same, although the divide between the teams is somewhat bigger.

Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel have been, on the whole, a difficult and well-drilled side to play against. As of January 26, the date marking one year since Tuchel took over the Blues, Chelsea sat second in the table for the calendar year on 85 points, with Manchester City comfortably above them on 102.

Looking at the current Premier League table, Chelsea currently sit third with 47 points. Interestingly, when comparing this to the Premier League table without VAR, the Blues would be on exactly the same points.

Despite inconsistent form over December, Chelsea have been a relatively stable outfit this year, with VAR seemingly impacting them very little in the grand scheme of things.

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