Arsenal Take On Wolves in Key Top-Flight Clash
The stage is set for a compelling Premier League contest as league leaders Arsenal welcome struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.
Starting Lineups
Mikel Arteta's side have introduced three changes following the side that endured a narrow defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli are all included in the starting eleven. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. The centre-back is back after sitting out five matches due to injury.
Wolves also have made three changes to their lineup following being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward come in. Hoever and Jhon Arias are on the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is not in the squad altogether.
Confirmed Lineups
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Madueke, Nwaneri, Merino, Lewis-Skelly.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Johnstone, Mosquera, Agbadou, Toti Gomes, Doherty, Joao Gomes, Andre Trindade, Krejci, Wolfe, Larsen, Hwang.
Bench: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.
Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks
Preamble
Welcome! Because, look at this …
The standings paints a striking story. The hosts sit proudly at the summit of the table, while Wolves anchor the league.
… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have taken on the side at the foot of the division – winning 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolves, that’s who! So while the Arsenal manager will surely be anticipating another three points, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes come off, and anything is possible. The start is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. The action is imminent!
(The remaining bottom-beats-top wins in the Premier League era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – admittedly, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)
