While it's already done some stellar work in overturning injustice, it's also led to some bizarre decision making too, and there's clearly many issues that still need to be addressed before the system is considered to be a roaring success. The Times have worked out how this season's table would in the absence of VAR decisions, and here's how Brighton & Hove Albion would have fared so far...
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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.
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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.
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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.
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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.