In sad news not only for Pep Guardiola, but also for Mariah Carey this evening, the Gunners have claimed yet another Christmas no1.
Yes, Arsenal are top for Santa coming down the chimney after a hard-fought victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson stadium.
But let's not forget, this is not new territory for Mikel Arteta's men.
This is the third consecutive season they have been top at Christmas - and every time thus far, they have failed to be there come the end of the campaign.
This was a big test for the Gunners, which they passed.