I'd be surprised if Boro don't go back up. Fulham have to be in a strong position. Villa will surely be top 6. Then there's the usual suspects like Wednesday, Derby and Norwich. Sheff Utd smashed league one so they will probably be sniffing around the play offs. Reading should be good to go again. Wolves, well they spent huge amounts. Not sure if they spent wisely though.
I'm going to plump for Boro and fulham automatic. Play offs is anybody's game.
I thought Boro and Villa all along based on squad strength, assembled at great expense in Championship terms. Neither club is riddled with internal politics at the moment.
Derby County have got very much like their 2013-14 team that did quite well getting to a minute of the Premier League. All the players a bit more experienced, i.e. older.
Best team that did not get promoted out of the Championship in recent years and my tip to win it this season. Much stronger in depth of squad than that season as well. A point would be a terrific result for Sunderland. Hardest game of the season.