Relegation

Lennie Teague: Brentford, Leeds, Burnley - I think it's a pretty safe bet that the latter two will be heading straight back down to the Championship despite their impressive promotions. I hate to say it, but I think a Brentford side that has lost so much talent could be pulled into the relegation battle. They will lose, but won't go without a fight.
Paul Blake: Sunderland, Burnley, Brentford - Sooner or later one of the promoted teams will stay up and I think Leeds are the best equipped to do so this season. This brings Brentford and Wolverhampton into the equation. For me, Brentford will struggle without Thomas Frank, Christian Norgaard, and Brian Mbuemo so could be pulled into the relegation battle.
Adam Schultz: Leeds United, Sunderland, Burnley - We often see promoted teams struggle to stay in the top-flight without huge investment. Feel like all three go down this season.
James Dudko: Brentford, Leeds, Burnley - It's the same old story for two of the three newly promoted, straight back down, and for familiar reasons. Namely, a lack of firepower. Burnley have made some good moves, but relying on Armando Broja to stay fit isn't one of them. Similarly, Leeds will be expecting the world and getting less in return if they sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Sunderland can buck the trend of three up, three down, despite their own lack of firepower. Signings like Granit Xhaka should at least keep them above water, but Brentford will go after losing Thomas Frank's tactical nous and too many quality players, Mbeumo in particular.
Kenneth Daly: Burnley, Leeds United, Brentford - Not quite the promoted clean sweep on this occasion! I think any of these teams could survive, but the poor top-flight records of Scott Parker and Daniel Farke suggest they might well go straight back down. Then, both the mass exodus at Brentford and the lack of managerial experience held by Keith Andrews suggests the Bees could be in for a long campaign.
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