MANCHESTER UNITED might have spent most their season without Paul Pogba – but they have had VAR on their side.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men have had more decisions overturned in their favour by the video assistant referee than any other team in the league this season.
And the Red Devils continued to reap the rewards of VAR during Sunday’s showdown with Everton at Goodison Park.
The Toffees were denied a dramatic last-gasp winner against United after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s strike was ruled out.
His shot took a huge deflection off Harry Maguire before it flew into the net past a helpless David De Gea.
But it was ruled out by VAR as Gylfi Sigurdsson was deemed to be offside by being in De Gea’s line of vision.
Carlo Ancelotti protested against the decision after the final whistle – which resulted in the manager being sent off.
It was the ninth of decision of the season that has gone in United’s favour thanks to their 12th man – VAR.
They have had one reviewed decision go against them, which leaves them with a net score of +8 after 28 league games.
Fans were left fuming with referee Anthony Taylor and his VAR Chris Kavanagh after Chelsea’s defeat to United earlier this month.
Furious supporters claimed the match was “fixed” by the officials – who were both born in Manchester.
Brighton have also enjoyed the impact of VAR with a net score of +7, Crystal Palace are next in line with +5 and Burnley have racked up a total of +4.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought he had won the game for Everton before his goal was ruled outCredit: EPA
League leaders Liverpool have a score of +1 – which is the same as Leicester, Newcastle, Manchester City and Spurs.
Sheffield United have suffered more than any of the team as a result of VAR during the 2019/20 season with a score of -6.
Wolves, Norwich, Chelsea, West Ham, Aston Villa, Arsenal, Everton and Watford have seen more decisions go against them than for them this season.
Manchester United were saved by the decision of VAR in the draw with EvertonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
