For a few minutes, before they flooded back on to the Holloway Road, Arsenal’s supporters savoured this trip down Easy Street. They reminded themselves of who sits top of the league.
They serenaded the returning Emile Smith Rowe. Behind Aaron Ramsdale’s goal, one fan provided a drum roll between each pass and each cry of Ole.
Down below, Arsenal led Everton 4-0 and all that was left to do? Prolong the pain for Sean Dyche’s side.
It was some mood swing. Only an hour of so earlier, the air had been toxic and tense in north London.