Ed Sheeran’s favorite team Ipswich among promoted trio looking to survive in the Premier League
Associated PressOne of them delivered an underdog story for the ages, winning the title at preseason odds of 5,000-1 in 2016. Leicester, Southampton and Ipswich — whose most famous fan is pop star Ed Sheeran — are all big names in their own right as they return to the Premier League following promotion from the Championship. Here’s a look at the latest promoted clubs: LEICESTER The club from central England — the author of that famous Premier League title triumph eight years ago — has had a turbulent summer, having lost the manager who led the team to promotion as winner of the Championship. Leicester also could soon be handed a points deduction after becoming the latest team to fall foul of the Premier League’s financial rules, dating to the club’s time in the top division in the three years up to and including the 2022-23 season. IPSWICH Expect plenty of sightings of Sheeran at Ipswich’s Portman Road ground for the club’s first season in the Premier League since 2002.