West Ham United

West Ham arrive in the Championship in an unusual position: a club accustomed to Premier League football suddenly expected to be one of the dominant sides in the division. Relegation changes the context completely. Matches they might once have approached cautiously will now come with an expectation that they control possession, create chances and find ways through opponents set up specifically to frustrate them.

There should still be enough individual quality in the squad to make an immediate promotion challenge realistic, even after the disruption that follows relegation. The bigger question is how quickly the group adapts to the Championship's rhythm and physical demands. West Ham will be a major target for almost every opponent and will rarely be allowed an easy afternoon.

If they handle that pressure and avoid carrying the habits of a struggling Premier League side into the new season, they should remain among the division's strongest teams.