According to Opta, Derby spent 247 days in 20th (aka, last) position during what was their most recent year in the Premier League. As it stands, Southampton have languished at the foot of the table for 150 days, with Wolverhampton Wanderers this season’s next closest team on 41 days.

"I don't want it to be that we are the worst team in the history of Premier League." Victory over Palace on Wednesday would achieve this goal, although they face one of the Premier League's form teams - the Eagles have won their last six away fixtures in all competitions without conceding.

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