And yet, the facts say otherwise, just like they did last season. I'll bet anyone on here that come the end of the season, we pick up more points per game against the teams below us than those above us. You know why, because they are easier.
Well if it's facts that count then read 'em from the last four seasons and weep. Oh, and enjoy the humble pie...
2016/17
From teams above: 25 from 20 games = 1.25 per game
From teams below: 28 from 16 games = 1.75 per game
2015/16
No team finished above us
2014/15
From teams above: 51 from 40 games = 1.275 per game
From teams below: 2 points from 6 games = 0.333 per game
2013/14
From teams above: 34 from 22 games = 1.545 per game
From teams below: 27 from 24 games = 1.125 per game
This last one is particularly humbling isn't it - we finished 12th and picked up 7 more points from the 2 fewer games of the teams that finished above us...