The Gunners Take On Wolves in Key Premier League Clash

The stage is set for a intriguing top-flight contest as league leaders the Gunners entertain struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Confirmed Sides

Arsenal have introduced three changes following the side that endured a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa in their previous outing. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger are all included in the starting eleven. The captain and Mikel Merino drop to the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. The centre-back returns after sitting out five matches through injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United last time out. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward come in. Ki-Jana Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the bench, while 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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

Welcome! And I mean, let's be honest …

The standings tells a striking picture. The hosts sit proudly at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while Wolves prop up the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the side at the foot of the entire table – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be expecting another three points, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs occasionally find the target, and anything is possible. The start is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. Let's go!

^{(The other two last-over-first victories in the modern top-flight era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over Manchester United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – yeah, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}