First away defeat underlines why home form will be key for Whites

The Match of the Day pundits discussed Leeds United, Sunderland and Burnley's chances of avoiding relegation this season.

- by Kyle Newbould

And Alan Shearer and Micah Richards have agreed on what can 'make the difference' for Leeds United, Sunderland and Burnley as the newly promoted trio look to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

The Black Cats kickstarted their own return to the top flight in some style last weekend with a dominant 3-0 win against West Ham United at the Stadium of Light and that was followed by a memorable night at Elland Road as Leeds earned an opening win of the campaign as Lukas Nmecha got the only goal of a narrow victory against Everton.

Of the newly promoted clubs, only Burnley emerged pointless from the first game of the season as they fell to a defeat at Tottenham Hotspur.