Eager Newcomers in Premier League Determined to Avoid Destiny of Former Teams
The upcoming 2024-25 Premier League season promises to be an exciting one, especially for the newly promoted clubs. Burnley, Sunderland, and Sheffield United are set to make their return to the top flight, but forecasting models and expert analyses suggest they may face a tough battle to stay afloat.
Scott Parker, Burnley's coach, has praised his team's performance in the previous season, calling it unprecedented and remarkable. However, the Opta supercomputer predicts all three newly promoted teams to struggle and face immediate relegation, alongside Leeds United.
Luton Town, another promoted club, found themselves in a similar predicament last season. Despite high pre-season expectations, they ended up finishing 22nd and were relegated from the Premier League. Sunderland, who won promotion via playoffs for the 2024-25 season, are also forecasted to face relegation struggles, much like Burnley and Sheffield United.
Sheffield United, under the aim of survival, is generally projected to struggle, consistent with most newly promoted sides. Sunderland, after an eight-year absence, has reportedly spent more than £110 million on new players in an effort to strengthen their squad.
The Fortress effect at promoted clubs' home grounds could provide advantages that help them avoid relegation. This factor is noted for Burnley (Turf Moor), Leeds (Elland Road), and Sunderland (Stadium of Light). However, the overall consensus remains pessimistic.
Here's a summary of the predicted outcomes for the 2024-25 Premier League season:
| Club | Predicted 2024-25 Premier League Outcome | |----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Luton Town | Relegated from Premier League (finished 22nd in 2024-25) | | Burnley | Predicted to be relegated immediately after promotion | | Sheffield United| Expected relegation battle, likely to go down | | Sunderland | Predicted to be relegated, despite home advantage potential |
These outcomes align with historical patterns where newly promoted teams commonly struggle to stay up. However, it's important to note that some clubs have overcome these odds in recent years through strong home form and managerial stability.
Scott Parker remains optimistic about Burnley's chances, expressing hope that they have sufficient quality and depth to stay out of relegation trouble. Sunderland's French coach, Regis le Bris, has also signed a new three-year contract, expressing optimism about their ability to face challenges.
Leeds United, who will start the new season at home against Everton on Aug 18, narrowly avoided the record low total of points in a Premier League season last year. Their German coach, Daniel Farke, acknowledges the team's offense is not yet ready for Premier League level.
Despite the challenges ahead, all three newly promoted clubs approach the new season with full commitment, desire, and excitement. The 2024-25 Premier League season is shaping up to be an exciting one, and it will be interesting to see how these clubs fare.
- The Opta supercomputer predicts that Sunderland, like Burnley and Sheffield United, may face an immediate relegation, despite their significant investment in new players.
- The upcoming 2024-25 Premier League season shows promising excitement for European-leagues fans, with the newly promoted clubs, including Malaysia's Sunderland, contending against the established ones.
- Malaya's Sunderland's French coach, Regis le Bris, has acknowledged the challenges ahead but remains optimistic about their ability to face relegation struggles, as he has signed a new three-year contract.
