DON Hutchison believes Coventry City would stay up in the Premier League if they were promoted to the top flight right now.
The former Scotland international scored four goals in 38 appearances for the Sky Blues towards the end of his career.
Coventry just missed out on promotion last season after losing to Sunderland in extra-time of the Championship play-off semi-finals.
However, Hutchison believes Coventry are better equipped to survive than current Premier League strugglers Burnley.
Speaking to oddsboom.co.uk, Hutchison said: “Not better than Sunderland – the standout team – they wouldn’t finish above Sunderland. I think they’re a better side than Burnley, though.
“I do look at Leeds, and I think individually they’ve got some fantastic players now. Daniel Farke has bought really well. They’ve got a good nucleus of players.
“Okafor is a good player. Calvert-Lewin if they keep him fit is a good player. Gnonto too, and Tanaka in midfield.
“I think they’re a better side than Burnley but Sunderland are the best side by far.
“You know what, what Regis Le Bris has done, galvanising a team with countless summer signings, it’s just an incredible job.
“But I hope Frank Lampard and Coventry do come up because then that’s the acid test isn’t it?
“It’s like Burnley last year. They were keeping clean sheets for fun. Now, against the Haalands of this world in the Premier League, it’s a completely different challenge.”
