4 best-promoted sides in recent Premier League history

#1 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7th, (2018-19)

Wolverhampton Wanderers.

This is a side and a season still fresh in memory. Wolverhampton Wanderers achieved promotion the previous season with a record tally and they put forward a record return performance as well. Finishing 7th and entering the Europa League qualifiers, Wolves were phenomenal. They were fairly consistent throughout the season and Nuno Espírito Santo was praised for his poise and guile as a manager.

Ruben Neves made headlines despite having an on and off season according to close observers. Wolves secured important points against the Top 6 and mid-table opposition and ensured they never entered a relegation race. Joao Moutinho, Willy Boly and Diogo Jota provided solid performances through the season and the defensive organisation of the side was fantastic. Wolves were obviously bolstered by the major Chinese investment but it still takes brilliant strategy to transition from Championship to Europe in under two seasons.

It is not as if their success has been purely down to money either. Conor Coady and Matt Doherty continue to be ever-presents in their side. Morgan White-Gibbs was given plenty of time off the bench to impress as well. Spanish Right Back Jonny was an astute loan signing before being made permanent. Rui Patricio added experience in goal and was signed on a free before 12 million was paid to Sporting Lisbon in compensation for breach of contract.

Wolves finished on 57 points, 7 more than the Birmingham City side who went 12 unbeaten in 2009-2010. The entire league was largely inconsistent bar Liverpool and Manchester City and Wolves were amongst the best run units throughout the season. This season started shakily for the side but they are already looking far better and are currently 5th on the table.