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2010-2011 table relating to London derby matches relating to the four teams that survived the Premier League:

11 points Tottenham: W3–D2–L1 (11-9)
11 points Chelsea: W3–D2–L1 (7-5)
8 points Arsenal: W2–D2–L2 (12-12)
2 points Fulham: W0–D2–L4 (4-8)

Although Tottenham had a good season, what still separates them from Chelsea and Arsenal is their results against lesser teams.

If we take games against West Ham for instance, Tottenham secured just 1 point (0-1).

By comparison, Chelsea and Arsenal both achieved maximum points against the Hammers, producing an aggregate goal difference of 10-1 for good measure.

Chelsea’s downfall was their lack of goals in these local fixtures, scoring five less than Arsenal despite securing three more points than the Gunners.

Arsenal fell victim to their greatest rivals, securing just one point against Tottenham in two high scoring matches (5-6).

Although Fulham lost four games, they did so by just a one goal margin in each instance. To complete the West Ham scenario relating to these derby games, Fulham gained just one point against their relegated rivals (2-4).

Just in case you guys thought that Arsenal ‘finishing third’ was a ‘one-off’, the Gunners also finished third in this sector the year before, and fourth of the four related teams the previous year (2008-2009), when the only match they won was at Fulham when scoring the only goal of the game.

Everton v Fulham  (5.30 Saturday–Live on ESPN):

Matches played in the Premier League at Goodison park:

Number of matches: 9

Everton wins: 9-Draws: 0—-Fulham successes: 0 (goal difference: 21-5)

Doubles achieved over their rivals:

Everton: 1—Fulham: 0

Current home league form (Everton): 5-6-3 (22-19)

Current away league form (Fulham): 1-8-5 (12-15)

Fulham v Blackburn  (3.00 Saturday):

Matches played in the Premier League at Craven Cottage:

Number of matches: 9

Fulham wins: 3-Draws: 2—-Blackburn successes: 4 (goal difference: 14-16)

Since:

Fulham win: 0—Drawn game: 2—-Blackburn victory: 1

Doubles achieved over their rivals:

Fulham: 0—Blackburn: 2

Current home league form (Fulham): 5-6-3 (17-14)

Current away league form (Blackburn): 3-1-10 (18-35)

Manchester City v Fulham  (3.00 Sunday):

Matches played in the Premier League in Manchester:

Number of matches: 8

City: 2-Draws: 3—-Fulham successes: 3 (goal difference: 14-13)

Since:

City win: 3—Drawn game: 0—-Fulham victory: 1

Doubles achieved over their rivals:

City: 2—Fulham: 1

Current home league form (City): 8-3-2 (21-10)

Current away league form (Fulham): 1-7-5 (11-14)

Manchester City have only secured four of a possible twenty one points this season when conceding the opening goal in league games

Alongside Wolves, Fulham have won the fewest away games (1) this season

Fulham v Chelsea  (8.00 Monday–Live on Sky):

Matches played in the Premier League at Craven Cottage:

Number of matches: 9

Fulham wins: 1-Draws: 3—-Chelsea successes: 5 (goal difference: 6-14)

Since:

Fulham win: 4—Drawn game: 1—-Chelsea victory: 0

Doubles achieved over their rivals:

Fulham: 0—Chelsea: 5

Current home league form (Fulham): 5-5-3 (17-14)

Current away league form (Chelsea): 5-3-5 (22-14)

Aston Villa v Fulham  (3.00 Saturday):

Matches played in the Premier League at Villa Park:

Number of matches: 9

Villa wins: 6-Draws: 3—-Fulham successes: 0 (goal difference: 15-3)

Since:

Villa win: 0—Drawn game: 1—-Fulham victory: N/A

Doubles achieved over their rivals:

Aston Villa: 2—Fulham: 0

Current home league form (Villa): 5-4-3 (16-13)

Current away league form (Fulham): 1-6-5 (9-12)