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All eyes turn for a compelling Premier League matchup as front-runners the Gunners welcome rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced three changes from the side that endured a narrow defeat at Villa Park in their previous outing. William Saliba, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all come into the starting eleven. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is absent. The centre-back is back after missing a run of games through injury.

Wolves also make three adjustments to their lineup following being skelped 4-1 at home by United last time out. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward start. Hoever and Jhon Arias are on the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde misses out altogether.

Starting Elevens

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
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Match Context

Welcome! And I mean, let's be honest …

The standings reveals a stark story. The hosts sit proudly at the pinnacle of the table, while Wolves anchor the division.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the side at the foot of the division – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes find the target, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(The remaining last-over-first wins in the Premier League era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Spurs – admittedly, a surprising one - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}