Leeds United, Sunderland, and Burnley were all tipped for relegation before the season started, but they’re defying expectations. Sunderland’s return to the top flight has been nothing short of spectacular, with Regis Le Bris’ side sitting fourth in the table after a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea. Chemsdine Talbi’s dramatic late goal sealed the victory, marking their fifth win in nine games.
Meanwhile, Burnley climbed out of the relegation zone with a nail-biting 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Clarets trailed at halftime after Zian Flemming’s early brace was canceled out by Jorgen Strand Larsen and Marshall Munetsi. However, Lyle Foster’s decisive goal in injury time secured back-to-back wins for Scott Parker’s side.
Leeds United kicked off the Premier League weekend with a crucial 2-1 home win against West Ham United. Brenden Aaronson and Joe Rodon’s early goals set the tone, and despite Mateus Fernandes’s late effort, the Whites held on for their first home win since the season opener.
Former Match of the Day host Gary Lineker praised the promoted trio’s solid starts, stressing that their success could be a positive boost for the Premier League. On The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker noted that the three teams are comfortably clear of the relegation zone, with Burnley five points clear, Leeds six, and Sunderland flying high.
