Burnley, Wolves Face Premier League Relegation Threats Amid Managerial Changes

In the 2025/26 English football season, Preston North End have started impressively in the Championship, remaining in early play-off contention with 13 points from their first eight games despite finishing 20th last term. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, the relegation battle is intense with Burnley and Wolves as favorites to go down, but Nottingham Forest and West Ham also face struggles after managerial changes, including Nuno Espirito Santo moving from Forest to West Ham. Sunderland have surprised many by collecting 11 points early in the Premier League, reducing their relegation odds, while Burnley have suffered heavy defeats and remain in the drop zone. Portsmouth, competing in the Championship, have seen a dip in form and currently sit 17th, with bookmakers reflecting uncertainty about their survival prospects. In European football, Crystal Palace are favorites to win the UEFA Conference League, a tournament offering smaller clubs a chance at European success following Chelsea's Champions League qualification and absence from this competition.