I know we’re only seven games into the EFL Championship season, but I think it’s time to take a look at how some of the promotion contenders are doing. Some (West Brom) are doing much better than others (Coventry).
West Brom (1): Carlos Cobreran has WBA at the top of the table. I haven’t been able to watch them on the television yet, so I can’t tell you how they got here. But did you know Mason Holgate plays for them now? Regardless of your Holgate trivia knowledge, I had WBA near the top of the table in my predictions.
Burnley (3): This is going to be a much more difficult campaign than the last time they were here. Lots of clubs (Spurs included) raided Burnley. They lost Sander Berge, Wilson Odobert, Wout Weghorst and many more this window. They did pick up an impressive win against Leeds the other week.
Leeds (5): Not quite sure how highly I think of them right now. Their wins are against bad teams (Wednesday, Hull, Cardiff, Coventry) and their one defeat came to Burnley. Momentum is nice, but I’m not buying into it yet. Think they’re a bit weaker than last season.
Sheffield United (6): Again not sure what to make of a club that hasn’t been televised yet (or if they have, I chose to watch Derby instead).
Luton Town (19): An abysmal start to the campaign after relegation. Aside from losing Chiedozie Ogbene to Ipswich, they retained most of their squad with the intention of going straight back to the PL. Coming off a rough 3-1 loss to Plymouth.
Coventry (21): Just outside the drop. It seems like Coventry always start the season slowly, but because of things like playing fewer matches. Now they’re on even matches with the rest of the Championship and not looking any better. Coventry went winless in September, only picking up one point against Watford.
EFL Championship Top Six:
1. WBA (16 Pts, +7 GD)
2. Sunderland (15 Pts, +8 GD)
3. Blackburn (15 Pts, +8 GD)
4. Burnley (14 Pts, +9 GD)
5. Leeds (14 Pts, +8 GD)
6. Sheffield United (13 Pts, +6 GD)
EFL Championship Bottom Three:
22. Preston (5 Pts, -8 GD)
23. Portsmouth (4 Pts, -6 GD)
24. Cardiff (1 Pt, -15 GD)
Fitzie’s track of the day: Savior Complex, by Laufey
And now for your links:
Tottenham condemn homophobic chants against Man United
Dan KP: Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham deliver statement win
The Athletic ($$) asks if Tottenham are defending set pieces better
Why Sunday’s match ‘felt like the end’ for Erik Ten Hag
