The three newly promoted sides—Coventry City, Hull City and Ipswich Town—lead relegation markets, reflecting the historical difficulty of adapting to Premier League pace, physicality and fixture congestion after Championship promotion. Hull’s strong early results, including wins over Manchester United and Coventry, have provided some momentum and defensive solidity, while Coventry’s opening losses have heightened concerns. Ipswich sits in a similar precarious position after a mixed start. Sunderland, buoyed by last season’s strong finish, faces second-season syndrome risks amid limited summer reinforcements. Established sides such as Fulham and Crystal Palace carry lower probabilities but could slide into danger with poor form or injuries. Squad depth, managerial stability and upcoming fixture difficulty remain central variables.