The Premier League landscape is increasingly marked by a predictable cycle of promotion and relegation, where newly promoted teams often descend back to lower divisions quickly. The article highlights that recent promoted squads have averaged just 20.8 points, with examples like Southampton recording one of the lowest point totals in history. This trend poses questions about the sustainability of promotion for teams that perform well in the Championship but struggle in the Premier League. Additionally, the discussion points to a growing stratification within the leagues, suggesting significant challenges for new entrants.
The last six teams that have come up to the Premier League have immediately gone back down, averaging just 20.8 points in league play this season.
Among these six straight-back-down teams were Burnley, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town, who had stellar performances in the Championship before struggling in the Premier League.
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