The Gunners Host Wolverhampton Wanderers in Key English Top Division Fixture
Focus shifts for a compelling Premier League matchup as table-toppers Arsenal host rock-bottom Wolves to the their home ground.
Starting Lineups
Mikel Arteta's side have introduced a trio of alterations from the side that suffered a 2-1 loss at Villa Park last weekend. The French defender, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino drop to the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. The centre-back is back after sitting out five matches through injury.
The visitors also make three adjustments to their lineup after being skelped 4-1 at home by United last time out. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and the South Korean forward come in. 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.
Substitutes: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.
Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks
The Setup
Good evening! And I mean, look at this …
The table paints a clear story. The hosts sit proudly at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while Wolves occupy the bottom of the division.
… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have faced the team propping up the division – winning 30 out of 41, with seven draws – who are behind two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! So while the Arsenal manager will surely be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that long shots sometimes find the target, and you never know. 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 – yeah, a surprising one - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)
