Much better to have more London and southern teams in the Premier League. It makes away games easier.
It is also an interesting reflection on our society. A look at, say, the First Division of 1970 points to a stronger northern/midlands contingent than today. Then there were five London sides and two other (Southampton and Ipswich) southern teams out of 22. (31.8%). Next season, if the current tables reflect and Fulham get the play off place, there will be six London and four southern out of 20 which is 50%.
Much better to have more London and southern teams in the Premier League. It makes away games easier.
It is also an interesting reflection on our society. A look at, say, the First Division of 1970 points to a stronger northern/midlands contingent than today. Then there were five London sides and two other (Southampton and Ipswich) southern teams out of 22. (31.8%). Next season, if the current tables reflect and Fulham get the play off place, there will be six London and four southern out of 20 which is 50%.