With the international break underway, the Championship has provided plenty of talking points. Swansea City lead the way after eight games, while West Ham sit in second. Middlesbrough and Wolves are also in contention, but Burnley remain at the bottom, still without a win and on just four points.

On the Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast, Billy Sharp and Andy Hinchcliffe discuss the early season form. Swansea have impressed with five wins, two draws, and only one defeat, conceding just six goals. Their high-pressing, energetic style has drawn comparisons to Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds, with both pundits praising their belief, confidence, and clear identity.

West Ham, despite a tricky start, have shown resilience and attacking prowess. They are the top scorers with 22 goals in eight games, thanks to players like Jarrod Bowen and Joel Piroe. Their comeback draw at Millwall highlighted their character and quality, though their defensive ranking remains a concern.