Considering Xisco Munoz had not even got round to unpacking his bags in his hotel room, this was a mightily impressive start to life as Watford manager.
The Spaniard is the 13th permanent manager at Vicarage Road since the Pozzo family took ownership of the club in summer 2012 and the fifth since the start of last season, so many would say there's little point getting too comfortable.
But all Xisco can do is win matches and, just six days after his arrival from Dinamo Tbilisi, his revitalised Watford side toppled the league leaders.
After only two training sessions with his new players and using an old-fashioned 4-4-2, Watford put in their best performance for weeks to blow away memories of the dour football under shortlived predecessor Vladimir Ivic.