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London’s Premier League map of hatred: Who are each team’s top local rivals – and why?

Who does every team hate across the city? The Athletic asked its club experts to pull together their answers…

By Jack Pitt-Brooke · The Athletic

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:10 AM

Key Things to Know

The Athletic examined the top local rivalries and the sources of animosity among London's Premier League clubs.
Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal maintain a premier rivalry driven by geography and historic grievances.
Chelsea supporters view Tottenham as their primary rival, stemming back to meetings in the 1960s.

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The Athletic's club correspondents analyzed the fiercest local rivalries among London's Premier League teams, outlining the top adversaries for each club. The breakdown highlights long-standing historical conflicts, proximity issues, and modern competitive clashes involving clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Brentford, Crystal Palace, and Fulham.

Key rivalries include the intense north London derby between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, alongside Chelsea's historic animosity with Tottenham dating back to the 1960s. The piece also details the evolving west London tension between Brentford and Fulham, as well as Crystal Palace's acute hostility towards Millwall.

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London’s Premier League map of hatred: Who are each team’s top local rivals – and why?

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