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As of February 15th, the table showcased Leeds at the top, closely followed by Sheffield United, Burnley, and Sunderland. A noteworthy aspect is the 14-point gap between fourth-placed Sunderland and fifth-placed Blackburn, signifying a considerable divide. The presence of Blackburn—an underwhelming team in terms of squad strength—indicates a decline in the league's overall quality this season, a sentiment echoed by even their own supporters.