**Football Daily: The Ongoing Struggles of the Premier League's Winless Teams** Season previews can be quite amusing. Reflecting on the summer, filled with optimism, those early predictions now seem to mock their authors. Back in August, Oliver Glasner was hailed as a master tactician, having successfully fortified Crystal Palace’s defense while allowing talents like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise to shine. Adam Wharton was compared to Paul Scholes—not just for his striking looks but also for his tackling prowess. There were even calls for Gareth Southgate to give Wharton a chance during the summer Euros. Jean-Philippe Mateta was touted as a prolific scorer, showcasing his skills at the Big Sports Day. What could possibly go wrong? While I share your skepticism regarding Inter Miami’s ‘qualification’ for FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, I wonder if you noticed that RB Salzburg, with just one appearance in the Champions League's last 16 over the past five years, also managed to qualify. In a previous edition, it was mentioned that the MLS Supporters’ Shield is awarded to the ‘best team in the regular season.’ However, that’s not entirely accurate. The Shield goes to the team with the most points during the regular season. This distinction matters because the MLS operates on a wildly unbalanced schedule. For instance, Inter Miami faces weaker teams like Chicago and New England twice while not playing against ten other teams in the league at all. This makes it challenging to determine who the best team truly is. Credit where it’s due—Inter Miami is indeed impressive, but the MLS scheduling is perplexing, almost as baffling as Gianni Infantino himself. I can’t be the only one who read the nostalgic piece from Noble Francis and longed for simpler times. Sure, we had our share of annoying chatter back then, but it seemed less tainted by the relentless commercialism we see today. The mention of Ronaldo being persuaded to play after suffering a fit was particularly concerning, though given it was a FIFA event, one might assume everything was above board. This is just a glimpse of our daily football newsletter, Football Daily. For the complete version, be sure to check out our subscription page.

**Winless but Not Hopeless: Analyzing the Premier League's Bottom Four** The current bottom four teams in the Premier League have yet to secure a victory in their first seven matches, but there are reasons for optimism among these struggling sides. **What’s Behind Their Struggles?** Ipswich Town, newly promoted after a 22-year absence from the top flight, have faced a daunting start to the season, taking on formidable opponents like Liverpool and Manchester City. This challenging schedule has contributed to their winless run, but the team remains hopeful. Manager Kieran McKenna made significant additions to the squad over the summer, and while the core group that achieved promotion is still intact, there is a natural adjustment period for the new players. Liam Delap, who joined from Manchester City, has made an immediate impact, but the team's success may depend on how quickly the other new signings can find their form. With three upcoming matches that are considered winnable, Ipswich is eager to secure their first victory and build momentum. Despite their current position, there is a sense of resilience and potential within these teams, suggesting that brighter days may lie ahead if they can harness their strengths and overcome early-season challenges.