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If England’s top tier misses Leeds United, the Championship is certainly enriched by the presence of Daniel Farke’s team, known for their exciting attacking style and passionate supporters. After falling short in the playoff final against Southampton last season, Leeds are determined to secure automatic promotion. Despite the departures of promising midfielder/right-back Archie Gray to Tottenham and winger Crysencio Summerville to West Ham, Leeds remain strong contenders. The return of Brenden Aaronson, the USA attacking midfielder, after a loan spell with Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, adds to the optimism surrounding their campaign.
Burnley have lost their manager Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich, but under Scott Parker, they are well-positioned to make an immediate return to the Premier League. Parker, with his experience of leading Bournemouth and Fulham to promotion, brings valuable expertise. The smart acquisitions of Belgium winger Mike Trésor and France Under-21 defender Maxime Estève, following successful loans, indicate that the club is wisely investing its parachute payments.
Middlesbrough, who have produced England managers like Steve McClaren and Gareth Southgate, could see Michael Carrick follow in their footsteps. The former England midfielder signed a new long-term deal this summer, and despite losing his highly regarded first-team coach Aaron Danks to Bayern Munich, there’s quiet confidence that a top-two finish is within reach for this young squad, who ended last season on a strong note, finishing eighth. A lot will depend on striker Emmanuel Latte Lath staying healthy, but with talents like Seny Dieng, Rav van den Berg, Hayden Hackney, and Isaiah Jones, Boro are equipped in key positions.
Though Luton showed resilience and savvy in the Premier League last season, their chances of automatic promotion may be challenged by the departure of midfielder Ross Barkley to Aston Villa.
**Playoff Hopefuls:**
Liam Rosenior’s dismissal after Hull narrowly missed the top six last season now puts the pressure on Tim Walter to meet the expectations of club owner Acun Ilicali. Walter’s job is made more challenging by the loss of winger Jaden Philogene to Aston Villa, who will be difficult to replace.
Sunderland, regularly drawing crowds of over 40,000 to the Stadium of Light, will look to their new French coach, Régis Le Bris, to turn a talented yet young squad into promotion contenders. Key players like Jobe Bellingham (Jude’s younger brother), Jack Clarke, and Dan Neil will be crucial to their success.
