However the Rams have now played 25 games and second place Fulham have two games in hand over the Rams. Tonight’s opponents Arsenal are in third position having played one game less than the Rams but still only three points behind and a slightly better goal difference.
The Rams battled after initially being out played by Arsenal and where lucky not to go behind in the first half hour when Arsenal hit the woodwork.
They eventually got to grips with Arsenal after a few tactical changes but the game ended in a stalemate and a point apiece.