After such a disappointing campaign at Elland Road, it’s fair to say Leeds will be doing all they can under new ownership to win their place in the top flight back.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/championship-odds-leeds-united-promotion-27146545

Ahead of Thursday’s game against Rangnick’s old club, United, that disparity stood as the biggest negative gap between goals conceded and xGA In the English top flight this season.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/04/27/rangnick-nagelsmann-could-lead-very-exciting-era-for-tottenham/

Almost a week later, though, Romero has now reported that the club and the league remain in contact each day, and that the viability plan is starting to get the green light from the Spanish top flight.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomsanderson/2023/04/20/fc-barcelonas-lionel-messi-viability-plan-starts-to-get-la-liga-approval-and-has-two-vital-caveats-reports/

Ambitious plans for 'top flight' training ground submitted by Blackpool FC.

Source: https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/politics/traffic-concerns-raised-in-response-to-submission-of-blackpool-fc-training-ground-plans-4244062

As Scotland’s top flight is currently ranked ninth in the UEFA coefficient rankings they are one of ten nations whose league winners qualify automatically while other, higher ranked nations have more guaranteed spots.

Source: https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/football/celtic/celtics-potential-group-stage-opponents-for-202324-uefa-champions-league-including-arsenal-man-city-4129993

As squads are reshaped throughout the summer, forecasts are made regarding whether a club will thrive or barely survive in England’s top flight.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league-relegation-odds-bookmakers-predict-how-relegation-battle-will-unfold-for-sheffield-united-bournemouth-burnley-luton-town-everton-and-nottingham-forest-4177749

A striker during his days in Arsenal’s academy, Mavididi has played as a winger for most of his three years with Montpellier, during which time he has become the English player with the most appearances in the French top flight, surpassing Chris Waddle.

Source: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/enzo-marescas-leicester-city-transfer-8635011

A STRONG second half to the season saw Haddington Athletic record an impressive seventh place finish in their debut campaign in the top flight of the EoSFL.

Source: https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/sport/23683403.football-curtain-goes-new-season-fully-way/?ref=rss

A sustained period outwith the top flight will test Mark Ogren’s pockets and patience, and a chunk of the big season ticket base built-up painstakingly might drift away if the team struggles for a prolonged spell.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4466035/jim-spence-dundee-united-must-ensure-championship-vacation-does-not-become-long-painful-stay/

Ayub was brought back and the right-armer clean bowled Liam Carver to finish with 3-26 and seal the sides seventh win of the season by 56 runs and top flight status at North Marine Road for 2024.

Source: https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/sport/cricket/rob-pinder-hits-ton-as-visitors-scarborough-cricket-club-sink-sessay-to-beat-drop-4278495

Behich previously spent eight years in the Turkish top flight, enjoying spells with Bursaspor, Istanbul Basaksehir and Kayserispor too.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23258825.galatasaray-plotting-shock-move-dundee-uniteds-behich/?ref=rss

Botafogo has won 10 of their 12 league games this season and is currently in the lead of Brazil’s top flight, seven points ahead of Gremio.

Source: https://punchng.com/al-nassr-to-appoint-portuguese-as-manager-after-ronaldos-request/

Brentford’s unbeaten run in the top flight stretches back to a 4-0 thrashing against Aston Villa at the end of October and includes victories over Manchester City, picking up 21 points in the process.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/feb/18/brentford-crystal-palace-premier-league-match-report

But early in his career, Furlong was simply seen as the son of former top flight star Paul Furlong.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/11438336/chelsea-paul-furlong-son-darnell-west-brom/

But for a club that claims more than 650 million global fans and own a record 20 top flight English titles, Ratcliffe's arrival will at least give fans some hope that 2024 could see the start of the long-awaited turnaround.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/ratcliffes-investment-signals-fresh-start-man-utds-recovery-plan-4009671?cid=cna_flip_070214

But, regardless of whether they find themselves gearing up for a third season in the top flight or a first Championship campaign since 2019-20, the dates of the summer transfer window will stay the same.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-headlines-joe-gelhardt-26987650

Clubs relegated from the Premier League are usually fancied for an immediate return to the top flight.

Source: https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/middlesbrough-fc/middlesbrough-v-leicester-city-michael-carrick-effusive-in-praise-for-foxes-but-boro-still-out-for-win-4405294

Dan Broom's men won by 3 games to 2 and retained their 100% record after two games on their return to the top flight of the Avalon League.

Source: https://www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/sport/23492065.nigel-ellis-continues-form-seniors-captains-cup-brean-gc/?ref=rss

Despite being highly regarded, there would be doubts as to whether he'd be ready to feature regularly in the top flight, having spent the second half of last term on loan at League One Bristol Rovers.

Source: https://www.liverpoolworld.uk/sport/football/liverpool/jurgen-klopp-already-knows-next-liverpool-transfer-priority-after-deadline-day-4277928

Despite their away struggles, United have a strong record at St James' Park in the Premier League this season - winning each of their last seven in the top flight.

Source: https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/newcastle-united-confirmed-xi-v-nottingham-forest-ps98m-double-change-as-fresh-injury-blow-confirmed-4457919