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Introduction

There's always a charm to watching newly promoted teams take on the big guns of the English Premier League. It's their moment of glory, a chance to show how far they've come, and how much they're willing to fight for their place in the top division of the English football league system. This season too, we have a few upstarts who are defying the odds and aiming to leave their mark on the Premier League.

Leeds United

One team that's been the talk of the town ever since they secured promotion to the Premier League is Leeds United. The Elland Road giants, managed by the enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa, have had a fabulous start to the season. With wins over the likes of Aston Villa, Sheffield United, and Fulham, Leeds have shown that they can mix it with the best. Bielsa's high-octane, pressing brand of football has made Leeds a team to watch out for, and there's no question that they'll look to continue their fine form through the remainder of the season.

Fulham

Another team that's back in the Premier League after a brief hiatus is Fulham. The Cottagers, who were relegated in the 2018-19 season, bounced back to the big time by winning the Championship playoffs. Their start to the season, however, hasn't quite gone according to plan. With just one win in their first seven games, Fulham find themselves in the relegation zone. However, they can take solace from the fact that they've shown enough glimpses of their quality, especially in their games against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United, to suggest that they have what it takes to compete in the Premier League.

West Bromwich Albion

The third team making up the triumvirate of newly-promoted sides in the Premier League is West Bromwich Albion. The Baggies, who have yo-yoed between the Premier League and the Championship over the years, are back in the top flight after a two-year absence. Manager Slaven Bilic has done a fantastic job in getting West Brom back to where they belong, and they have shown glimpses of their potential in their games against Chelsea and Burnley. While they may be considered as one of the underdogs this season, West Brom have already shown that they won't be pushovers and can make life difficult for the big teams.

Conclusion

The Premier League always throws up surprises, and this season is no different. Three of the newly-promoted teams are already giving the established teams a run for their money. It will be fascinating to see how they fare as the season progresses, and whether they can cause further upsets and further cement their place in the top division of English football.

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