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What is a promoted team?
Hull City, having just been promoted, means they moved up from a lower division to the Premier League. This is a significant achievement, as it means they performed well enough last season to earn a spot in the top tier of English football. Playing against a newly promoted team can sometimes be tricky for established clubs.
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