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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We kick off with West Riding County Cup action at Elland Road as Brian Caswell battles for the ball.
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Bob Hazell, who was on trial with the Whites after being released by Leicester City, in action.
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Andy Ritchie was on the scoresheet that day along with strike partner Keith Edwards who bagged a brace.
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Keith Edwards fires towards goal in front of 13,334 at Elland Road. The Whites took the three points thanks to goals from Ian Baird and John Sheridan.