Do multiple London derbies make it harder for Arsenal in Premier League title race?

The magic number that could decide whether or not Arsenal win the Premier League title this season is 84. That’s nothing to do with points, though. It’s the total number of London derbies played in the top division in this and the previous three seasons.There are seven London teams in the top flight, with three of them still standing between Arsenal and a first league title in 22 years. The first of those London derbies comes against Fulham at the Emirates today. Then there’s a trip to east London to take on West Ham a week tomorrow, before a brief derby reprieve with a home game against Burnley. Finally, on the last day of the season, Arsenal head south of the River Thames to face Crystal Palace.Advertisement