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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal has achieved a double milestone to close out the year. After a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton, the Gunners reclaimed the top spot in the Premier League, displacing Manchester City and ensuring they will spend Christmas 2025 at the top of the table.

This sporting present is no coincidence. According to the prestigious statistics portal Opta Analyst, Arsenal is currently the best team in world football, ranking first both in their domestic league and in projected performance for the Champions League.

The Challenge of History and Statistics

This is the fifth time the North London club has led the standings during the holidays. However, history presents them with a challenge: in the four previous occasions, they failed to turn that Christmas lead into a title at the end of the season.

Overall, the statistics offer a glimmer of hope. In the Premier League era, the team that reaches Christmas in first place has ended up winning the championship in 17 of the 33 completed seasons (51.5%). If we broaden the scope to the entire history of the English top flight (126 seasons), the success rate is 44.4%.

Dominance Under Pressure

The title race shows no mercy. Manchester City had temporarily taken the top spot after a 3-0 thrashing of West Ham, but Arsenal's resilience allowed them to regain the lead. With a well-oiled operation and enviable defensive solidity, Arteta's team seeks to break the club's historical "curse" and prove that this year's December leadership is the definitive prelude to glory.

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