Arsenal Host Wolverhampton Wanderers in Pivotal Top-Flight Clash

The stage is set for a compelling top-flight matchup as table-toppers Arsenal welcome struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have opted for three changes from the team that endured a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all come into the starting eleven. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. The centre-back is back after sitting out five matches due to injury.

Wolves also have made three adjustments to their starting XI following being heavily defeated 4-1 at Molineux by Manchester United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan start. Ki-Jana Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Confirmed Lineups

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Subs: 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

Preamble

Welcome! Because, c’mon …

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

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the team propping up the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs occasionally succeed, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

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