Brighton would still be in the race for Europe if VAR was not implemented in the Premier League this season.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men sit seven points behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur going into the March international window, but have three games in hand on the north London club.
Albion entertain fellow European challengers Brentford on their return to action after the international break on Saturday, April 1.
We investigated how the table might look without VAR in place, seeing how goal and no-goal decisions would have impacted results.
13. West Ham United - 30 (+6)
West Ham United would have six extra points without VAR. This would see the Hammers rise from 18th to 12th in the Premier League Photo: Clive Rose/Getty Images
14. Leeds United - 30 (+4)
Leeds United would have four more points without VAR. This would see the Whites rise from 14th to 13th in the Premier League Photo: Stu Forster/Getty Images
15. Nottingham Forest - 29 (+3)
Nottingham Forest would have three more points without VAR. This would see Forest rise from 16th to 14th in the Premier League Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images
16. Crystal Palace - 28 (+1)
Crystal Palace would have one more point without VAR, but would fall from 12th to 15th in the Premier League Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images