Based on fan polls and match reviews, this alternative table strips away the impact of controversial calls to reveal a more performance-based hierarchy. ..Continue Reading
Reimagining the Table Without VAR Errors
Squawka’s adjusted table assumes that wrongly denied penalties would have been converted, using the historical Premier League conversion rate of 79.87%. According to their data:
– Fulham, Manchester United, and Newcastle have suffered the most, each with three errors against and only one in their favor.
– Chelsea have benefited most, with three errors for and just one against.
– Burnley, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland have had a clean slate — no errors for or against.
Here’s a snapshot of the error impact:
Gameweek 9 Highlights
Several controversial calls shaped Gameweek 9:
– Man Utd vs Brighton: Amad Diallo was denied a penalty despite 70.4% of fans believing it should’ve been awarded. Bryan Mbeumo’s goal stood despite shirt-pulling in the buildup.
– Brentford vs Liverpool: A free-kick was upgraded to a penalty after VAR ruled the foul occurred on the line — a decision 65.3% of fans agreed with.
– Wolves vs Burnley: Zian Flemming’s second goal was upheld despite a tussle in the box, with 64.7% of fans supporting the call.
– Everton vs Tottenham: Jake O’Brien’s equalizer was ruled out for offside interference, a decision backed by 58.1% of fans.
Other Notable Incidents
– Arsenal vs Fulham: Bukayo Saka’s penalty was overturned after VAR ruled no foul occurred — 60.3% of fans disagreed.
– Liverpool vs Man Utd: A handball appeal against Amad Diallo was denied, with 68.8% of fans supporting the no-call.
– Chelsea vs Liverpool: Garnacho’s penalty appeal was waved away, with 57.1% agreeing it wasn’t a foul.
– Sunderland vs Man Utd: A penalty awarded to Sunderland was overturned after VAR deemed the challenge not dangerous.
The Bigger Picture
VAR continues to be a divisive force in the Premier League. While technology aims to reduce human error, fan sentiment and match context often challenge its conclusions.
Squawka’s alternative table doesn’t just highlight missed calls — it underscores how pivotal these moments are in shaping the season’s narrative.
Leave a Reply