The Gunners Host Wolves in Key English Top Division Encounter

All eyes turn for a intriguing Premier League matchup as table-toppers Arsenal host struggling Wolves to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have opted for three changes from the XI that suffered a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger are all included in the starting eleven. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino are named on the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. The centre-back returns after missing a run of games through injury.

Wolves also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being skelped 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and the South Korean forward come in. Hoever and Arias are on the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde misses out altogether.

The Teams in Full

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.
Substitutes: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! And I mean, let's be honest …

The table paints a clear picture. The hosts sit comfortably at the top of the table, while their opponents occupy the bottom of the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have faced the side propping up the division – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – which team is behind two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be expecting another three points, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs occasionally come off, and you never know. The start is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

^{(The other two bottom-beats-top wins in the Premier League era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – admittedly, a surprising one - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}