Premier League VAR table shows Newcastle advantage as one team have HUGE right to feel aggrieved

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been on the wrong end of VAR decisions more than any other team in the Premier League over the past five seasons, with a staggering 20 more calls overturned against them than in their favour, according to EPSN. West Ham United are next in line, experiencing seven more negative decisions.

Since the introduction of VAR in the 2019/20 season, among the 13 teams that have remained in the top flight throughout, Brighton & Hove Albion have benefited from nine additional favourable decisions, while Newcastle United have had six. Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal join Wolves and the Hammers as the clubs with more decisions going against them than for them.

The Midlands club's unfortunate record worsened when John Stones' last-gasp goal was allowed following VAR review, despite being initially ruled offside. Wolverhampton manager Gary O'Neil expressed his bewilderment at the call, suggesting a possible unconscious bias among officials.

Following his remarks, the Football Association has reached out to O'Neil for his comments. Despite the controversy, O'Neil stressed that he does not believe there is any deliberate bias against Wolves, stating: "There's no chance people are purposely against Wolves - if we ever get to that, then the game's in a bad place."

"But is there something in the subconscious around decision-making? Without even knowing it, are you more likely to give it to Manchester City than Wolves? Referees are human, and Manchester City scoring a last-minute winner is a big thing, so maybe there's something subconsciously that you're less likely to get those decisions.", reports the Mirror.

O'Neil expressed his bewilderment, especially after a similar situation led to a different result for his team. "It was similar to a goal [Wolves had disallowed] against West Ham last season," he explained to Sky Sports.

"We sent an image to referees showing with proof that the West Ham keeper could see the ball, but the reason we were given was the player was in close proximity. The same argument could be said here but we just have to accept it."

"I would rather not discuss it because it will still sound like I am making excuses. Whatever decision they make, I respect. We don't want to cross that line, but it did feel like a harsh one. I am proud of the players though. An unbelievable effort and we gave ourselves a great chance. I am gutted for the players that we had to leave with nothing."

Premier League VAR decisions overturned net score:

Brighton +9, Newcastle +6, Man City +5, Aston Villa +3, Crystal Palace +3, Liverpool +3, Man United +3, Chelsea +2, Everton +1, Tottenham -3, Arsenal -6, West Ham -7, Wolves -20.