How will relegated trio fare in the Championship?

Three Championship-bound teams - West Ham United, Burnley, and Wolverhampton Wanderers - face an uncertain future in the second tier of English football. Having recently been relegated from the Premier League, each club must assess their strengths and weaknesses to navigate the challenges ahead.

West Ham, who last competed in the Championship back in 2010, boast a squad filled with talented players such as their captain Jarrod Bowen, who possesses a skillset that should prove challenging for opponents. The club's experienced manager Nuno Espirito Santo could also play a pivotal role in their success, having previously led Wolves to a Championship title in his first season.

However, the club's recent controversies, including a BBC Panorama investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against co-owner David Sullivan and the upcoming sale of co-chair Vanessa Gold's shares, may impact the team's morale and performance.

Burnley, on the other hand, have experienced a tumultuous relationship with the Championship, having been promoted four times since 2014 but were relegated back to the second tier after a recent Premier League season. The club's new manager Nicky Hayen, a former Genk boss, will need to adapt his high-possession style to fit Burnley's needs, with players who can break up attacks and defend in the air being of particular interest.

Despite the club's recent setbacks, a squad filled with young talent and a promising forward like Lluc Castell could help Burnley make a strong comeback in their second season of Championship football.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' path to the Championship, just a decade after their last Premier League triumph, is filled with uncertainty. Despite possessing a squad filled with young talent, their ability to adapt to the physical nature of the Championship will be crucial. The club's experienced manager, Nuno Espirito Santo, brings a wealth of experience from his previous tenure in the Premier League and may be able to guide the team to success.

However, the uncertainty surrounding the club's ownership and management could weigh heavily on the players and coaching staff as they prepare for their new challenge.