Arsenal are prime of the Premier League desk at Christmas once more, however historical past reveals it might be a curse

Everton handed Arsenal an early current to take a seat prime of the tree on December 25, however Mikel Arteta will worry the Ghost of Christmas Previous.

The Gunners reclaimed first place within the Premier League from Manchester Metropolis because of Viktor Gyökeres’ first-half penalty.

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The Swede scored his first aim since November 1 from the spot after Jake O’Brien had bizarrely dealt with from a Declan Rice nook.

Everton had a giant penalty declare of their very own controversially dismissed after the break, with Arsenal additionally hitting the put up twice.

Nevertheless, the guests finally held on to safe all three factors and transfer again above Manchester Metropolis on the prime of the summit.

It is a priceless end result that may guarantee Arsenal shall be first on Christmas Day – traditionally an excellent omen for golf equipment hoping to win the title.

Liverpool duly delivered on their festive type final season by occurring to raise the Premier League trophy forward of the Gunners in second.

Now, it is Arsenal’s flip to open their presents on Thursday within the coveted spot as talkSPORT appears to be like at how the marketing campaign could finish.

Prime on Christmas Day

Saturday’s end result means Arsenal shall be prime of the Premier League on Christmas Day for the fifth time since 1992.

But infamously, the north Londoners have by no means gone on to raise the title on the finish of the season after beginning December 25 in first.