Promoted Powerhouse: Sunderland’s Triumph Fuels Rising Storm Among Championship’s Newcomers
Sunderland have made an impressive return to the Premier League, collecting 11 points from their first six games—the best start by a promoted side in over a decade. Regis Le Bris’ men edged Nottingham Forest 1-0 to climb into the Champions League places, with their defensive solidity setting them apart from last season’s relegated newcomers. Alongside Leeds and Burnley, the Black Cats have helped the promoted trio register the strongest start since 2017-18, raising hopes that survival may be well within reach.