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Is history repeating for the promoted sides?

Jordan Ayew of Leicester City is tackled by Wes Burns of Ipswich
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There is still a way to go, but it is looking a remarkably similar story for the three promoted sides this season as it was last season.

Promoted sides at this stage in 2023-24 v 2024-25
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Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton have taken just 35 points from 59 games between them – the exact same amount of points Luton, Burnley and Sheffield United had on this day last year who ended up being the worst promoted trio in PL history.

Southampton being the worst-side ever at this stage does not help, but it is uncanny how similar not just points total is, but also how similar their goal differences are to last year's trio.