With new signings Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang running riot against Everton at the Emirates Stadium, much of the post-game attention has been given to Arsenal.
But while Arsene Wenger's men were at their very best in the 5-1 victory, their efforts were further helped by an Everton team who turned up completely unprepared for the challenge in front of them.
Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman and Dominic King give their verdicts on where it has all gone wrong for Sam Allardyce...
Big Sam has lost his old fire - Ian Ladyman
When Everton played Manchester United at home on New Year’s Day, I thought two things were strange.