Mirror Football
October 13, 2026

There were many doomsday predictions written for the three promoted sides before a ball was kicked this season - but after six games - they are defying the odds.
Coventry City appeared to be in for a season of struggle under Frank Lampard after losing their first four fixtures, but back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest and Newcastle has seen them climb to 14th.
Hull City have been the season's surprise package so far, losing just one of their opening six matches to leave them eighth, while Ipswich Town have picked up three wins already and join the Tigers in the top half.
The bottom three is instead made up of Fulham, Tottenham and Bournemouth who all remain winless through half a dozen games. There is also the Manchester City factor to consider, with the prospect of the Blues facing a massive points deduction.
So, will things continue as they are? Will the promoted clubs fly in the face of the pre-season odds and maintain their Premier League status? Or will they fade away and return to the Championship?
Have your say below, and let us know in the comments which of the three you think will preserve their place in the top flight, and which will be relegated.
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