Sunderland, having battled for survival in the Championship the previous season, underwent a remarkable transformation. They concluded the Championship season with a record of 21 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses from 46 matches, accumulating 76 points to secure fourth place and a spot in the promotion play-offs. They then overcame Coventry and Sheffield United, earning their return to the English Premier League after a long absence. This season, they've invested heavily to avoid relegation, aiming to break the cycle of immediate demotion. Currently, in the Premier League standings, they sit in 7th place with 27 points, achieved through 7 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses, demonstrating consistent performance. Leeds United excelled in both attack and defense in the Championship last season. Across 46 matches, they scored 95 goals while conceding only 30, making them the league's top scorers. They clinched the title with a record of 29 wins, 13 draws, and 4 losses, accumulating 100 points, which granted them a Premier League return after a two-season absence. As a newly promoted team, Leeds United's performance in the Premier League has been average. They currently hold 19 points from 17 matches, with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses, placing them 16th in the league. Their goal difference is 26-31, indicating a need for defensive improvement.