Arsenal Take On Wolverhampton Wanderers in Key Premier League Encounter

The stage is set for a intriguing top-flight contest as league leaders the Gunners host struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Confirmed Sides

Mikel Arteta's side have opted for three changes following the side that endured a narrow defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. The French defender, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger all start in the starting eleven. The captain and the Spanish midfielder drop to the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. Saliba returns after missing a run of games through injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward come in. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Bellegarde misses out altogether.

Starting Elevens

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

Referee: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

The Setup

Welcome! Because, let's be honest …

The table paints a stark picture. Arsenal sit proudly at the pinnacle of the table, while Wolves anchor the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have faced the team propping up the entire table – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – who are behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! So while the Arsenal manager will surely be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs occasionally succeed, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(The other two bottom-beats-top wins in the modern top-flight era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over Manchester United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – yeah, a surprising one - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}