Jonathan Wilson: The gulf between the Premier League and Championship has never been so stark

This is the way of modern soccer. The rich get richer and the rest get left behind.

GULF: Luton Town fans enjoy some food and drinks before the Premier League match at Kenilworth Road. Photo credit: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire.

It was another bad weekend for the three promoted sides. Luton fought gamely but were well-beaten at Aston Villa. Burnley felt aggrieved about a couple of VAR calls but, having led at Bournemouth, lost 2-1. And Sheffield United collapsed in the second half at Arsenal, losing 5-0.

After 10 games each, they have just 10 points between them – and three of those came when Burnley beat Luton. Together, they have a goal difference of -50. The gulf between the Premier League and Championship has perhaps never been so stark.