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Focus shifts for a compelling Premier League matchup as front-runners the Gunners welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have opted for three changes following the XI that endured a narrow loss at Aston Villa in their previous outing. William Saliba, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all come into the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and the Spanish midfielder are named on the substitutes' bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. Saliba returns after missing five matches through injury.

Wolves also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United last time out. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and the South Korean forward come in. Hoever and Arias are on the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted 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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Preamble

Welcome! Because, c’mon …

The standings paints a clear contrast. Arsenal sit comfortably at the top of the Premier League, while Wolves prop up the league.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have taken on the team at the foot of the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! So while Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be expecting another three points, the Wolves boss must know that long shots occasionally succeed, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

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