There's several differences this season (depth of squad mostly, Murray/Duffy etc, full seasons for Knockeart, ability to start beating the top 6 or thereabout teams - Brum, Sheff Weds, Huddersfield, Leeds, Norwich) but ability to come back from behind ?
We did it several times last season and...
The only times teams in the history of the Championship that clubs have had 48 points or more after 22 games are :
Brighton (48) and Newcastle (49) 2016/17
Newcastle (49) 2009/10 - Champions
Reading (53) and Sheffield Utd (49) 2005/6 - Champions and 2nd.