Ian Wright was the previous holder, naturally, with 15 goals in 19 games. An extraordinary rate of return from our overall record goalscorer, and one which Henry was probably always destined to beat given the massively increased number of European games he gets to play.

But even so, to pass the 15 mark after just over 2 years is some achievement. Henry's now on 59 Arsenal goals in total and if he stays with the club for a few more years it seems likely that he'll make David Dein's prediction come true, and overtake Wrighty in all competitions.

If he stays with the club...