Brentford boss Thomas Frank feels tonight's derby against Fulham has taken on a new persona.
Both clubs now harbour European ambitions and sit above big-spending neighbours Chelsea in the Premier League.
Victory for Fulham would push them back into the top six while Brentford, who are unbeaten in 11 league matches, will move to within a point of Marco Silva's side with a win.
Frank said: "What a moment in Fulham's history and our history to face each other, in the best league in the world with us both in the top half of the table. I am so pleased with that and also for Fulham. It will add some real bite to the game."
With Chelsea languishing in 10th under Graham Potter, despite a transfer outlay in excess of 600million this season, Frank admitted the pressure of expectation is lower at clubs like Brentford, Fulham and Brighton who are all sitting above the Blues.
"I understand if the so-called Top Six clubs are not where they are supposed to be and are behind smaller clubs like us, Brighton and Fulham, it creates a wrong narrative," he said.
"It certainly creates some challenges and I don't envy Graham Potter and his staff."