Coventry City have recovered from a poor start to secure back-to-back Premier League victories, while fellow promoted sides Hull City and Ipswich Town both sit in the top half of the table after six matches.
The three clubs were widely tipped for relegation before the season began, but they are currently defying those predictions.
Coventry's turnaround under Lampard
Coventry, managed by Frank Lampard, lost their first four fixtures and appeared to be heading for a difficult campaign. However, consecutive wins over Nottingham Forest and Newcastle have lifted them to 14th place.
Hull and Ipswich thriving
Hull City have been the surprise package of the season so far, losing just one of their opening six matches to sit eighth. Ipswich Town have recorded three wins already and join Hull in the top half of the standings.
The bottom three currently consists of Fulham, Tottenham and Bournemouth, who are all still without a win after six games.
Can they stay up?
The question now is whether the promoted clubs can maintain their form and preserve their Premier League status, or whether they will fade and return to the Championship. Readers are invited to share their views on which of the three will stay up and which will be relegated.
