The Premier League often boasts about being the best and most competitive football league, but recent seasons have shown a different story. In the 2023/24 season, teams like Luton Town, Burnley, and Sheffield United were considered easy opponents, winning only 14 out of 114 matches combined. Similarly, in the 2024/25 season, Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton struggled, winning just 12 out of 114 matches.
These six teams collectively won only 26 out of 228 matches over two seasons, with most wins coming against each other. Their poor performance reflected in a low combined win percentage of 11.4% and a staggering aggregate goal difference of -294, averaging at -1.3 per game.
However, the three newly promoted teams in the 2025/26 season have made a strong impact. With a combined win percentage of 40.7% and a much-improved aggregate goal difference of -6, they have shown resilience and promise.
Among the promoted teams, Leeds United and Burnley have started well, but Sunderland and their coach, Régis Le Bris, stand out for their impressive performance. Le Bris’s strategic decisions, including signing players like Granit Xhaka and young talents like Habib Diarra, Noah Sadiki, and Chemsdine Talbi, have revitalized the team.
Sunderland’s fanbase has played a crucial role in supporting the team’s resurgence under Le Bris. The manager’s positive impact and belief in the club’s potential have created a sense of optimism among fans and neutrals alike.
Despite setting a target of reaching 40 points, a common goal for promoted teams, Le Bris’s leadership and the team’s overall progress have garnered praise and excitement. If Sunderland continues on this path, they not only benefit the club but also contribute positively to top-flight football.
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