A Premier League table of how the top-flight would look without VAR involvement has been posted online.

The technology has sparked much debate and caused outrage since it was introduced this season.

But a table posted online reveals there would not be much difference even if VAR had not been a regular fixture.

VAR came to Liverpool's rescue in the first half against Crystal Palace on Saturday

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The table takes into account all Premier League fixtures before this weekend's games.

Liverpool seemed to get a slice of luck from VAR on Saturday when James Tomkins had a goal ruled out for Crystal Palace.

That led to 'Li-VAR-pool' trending on Twitter and talk on social media that there was a conspiracy to hand Jurgen Klopp's side the league title.

But actually the Reds would have still had 34 points out of a possible 36 before this weekend, according to the non-VAR table.

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Roberto Firmino handed Liverpool a late win against Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon

Champions Manchester City would be in second place, seven points behind the Reds, rather than fourth in the table.

Here is what the Premier League table would look like before this weekend if no VAR decisions were overturned.

Search #LiVARpool if you want a chuckle at some "VAR handing Liverpool the PL" conspiracy theorists.



Just a reminder... here's what the league table looked like without VAR before this weekend... pic.twitter.com/AknMEh6DAa - Will Gavin (@WillGav) November 23, 2019

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1. Liverpool - 34 points

Actual position - 1

2. Man City - 27 points

Actual position - 4

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3. Chelsea - 27 points

Actual position - 3

4. Leicester - 23 points

Actual position - 2

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5. Sheffield United - 20 points

Actual position - 5

6. Wolves - 20 points

Actual position - 8

7. Arsenal - 18 points

Actual position - 6

8. Man United - 17 points

Actual position - 7

9. Bournemouth - 15 points

Actual position - 9

10. Burnley - 15 points

Actual position - 10

11. Brighton - 15 points

Actual position - 11

12. Everton - 15 points

Actual position - 15

13. West Ham - 15 points

Actual position - 16

14. Newcastle - 15 points

Actual position - 13

15. Aston Villa - 13 points

Actual position - 17

16. Tottenham - 12 points

Actual position - 14

17. Crystal Palace - 12 points

Actual position - 12

18. Watford - 8 points

Actual position - 18

19. Norwich - 7 points

Actual position - 20

20. Southampton - 5 points