Home of football statistics and historyLeeds United, Burnley and Sunderland will embark on life in the Premier League with one primary aim – avoiding an immediate return to the Championship.
All six of the promoted teams have failed to avoid relegation in the last two seasons, and the latest trio will be desperate not to suffer the same fate.
For fans inclined towards online sports betting, it will be no surprise to find that the promoted teams head the bookmakers’ relegation market.
With that in mind, read on as we assess whether the newly-promoted teams can buck the recent trend and keep themselves in the Premier League.
Leeds United
Manager Daniel Farke will be eager to prove he has what it takes to successfully lead a team at Premier League level.
He has twice suffered immediate relegations after winning promotion with Norwich City, but there are reasons to believe he can change the narrative this season.
The Yorkshire club appears to be on a mission to take the high road this season, with their eight summer signings averaging over six foot tall.
Brazilian goalkeeper Lucas Perri looks to be a formidable force between the sticks and should strike fear into opposing forwards this season.
However, their acquisition of Dominic Calvert-Lewin on a free transfer following is exit from Everton looks a hugely questionable move.
Everton fans are delighted to see the back of a striker who has failed to live up to expectations and Leeds could regret bringing him on board.
If the club can boost their firepower before the transfer window closes, they would have a much better chance of retaining their place in the Premier League.
Burnley
The best bookmakers rate Burnley as the favourites to finish bottom of the standings and it is impossible to argue with their assessment.
Manager Scott Parker has won promotion to the top flight on three occasions, but has failed to make his mark in the top flight.
Parker looks a good bet to be dismissed before Christmas given the underwhelming transfer business the club has conducted this summer.
Experienced veterans Kyle Walker and Martin Dubravaka have arrived at the club, but both could struggle to keep the Clarets afloat this season.
Striker Armando Broja has arrived from Chelsea and will be keen to make up for lost time after struggling with injuries in recent years.
However, Burnley have lost CJ Egan-Riley and James Trafford this summer, and look nailed on to make an immediate return to the second tier.
Sunderland
Sunderland rode their luck to win promotion to the Premier League, and have been tipped by many pundits to finish in the bottom three.
Despite the recent trend surrounding newly-promoted teams, it would be foolish to think Sunderland are certainties to go back down.
The Black Cats have splashed the cash on several new players this summer including winger Simon Adingra from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Forward Marc Guiu has arrived on loan from Chelsea and he will fancy his chances of enjoying a breakthrough season in the Premier League.
Sunderland look particularly strong in midfield. They have sold Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund and invested the transfer fee wisely.
Habib Diarra impressed during his time with Strasbourg and has the ability to become a standout performer in the English top flight.
Former Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is also a shrewd acquisition and could provide the leadership that helps Sunderland avoid relegation.
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