The Gunners Host Wolverhampton Wanderers in Key Premier League Fixture

Focus shifts for a intriguing top-flight matchup as front-runners the Gunners host struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Arsenal have introduced a trio of alterations following the XI that suffered a narrow defeat at Villa Park last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all come into the lineup. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. The centre-back is back after missing five matches due to injury.

Wolves also have made three adjustments to their starting XI following being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan come in. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Bellegarde is not in the squad altogether.

The Teams in Full

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.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Preamble

Welcome! Because, c’mon …

The standings tells a striking picture. The hosts sit comfortably at the top of the Premier League, while their opponents anchor the league.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have played the team propping up the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be expecting another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes succeed, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. Let's go!

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