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Focus shifts for a intriguing Premier League contest as front-runners the Gunners host rock-bottom Wolves to the their home ground.

Team News

Arsenal have opted for a trio of alterations following the team that endured a narrow defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the starting eleven. The captain and Mikel Merino drop to the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is not involved. The centre-back returns after sitting out a run of games due to injury.

The visitors also have made three changes to their lineup after being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by United last time out. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Hoever and Arias drop to the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Starting Elevens

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Bench: 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
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

Welcome! Because, look at this …

The table reveals a clear contrast. The hosts sit comfortably at the summit of the table, while their opponents anchor the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have played the side at the foot of the entire table – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – who are responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolves, that’s who! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs occasionally find the target, and you never know. The start is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The remaining bottom-beats-top victories in the modern top-flight era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Spurs – admittedly, a surprising one - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}