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The stage is set for a compelling Premier League matchup as league leaders Arsenal host struggling Wolves to the their home ground.

Confirmed Sides

Arsenal have made a trio of alterations from the team that endured a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli are all included in the starting eleven. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. Saliba returns after missing five matches due to injury.

Wolves also make three adjustments to their lineup following being heavily defeated 4-1 at Molineux by Manchester United last time out. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and the South Korean forward are recalled. 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.
Bench: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Preamble

Welcome! And I mean, look at this …

The table reveals a clear contrast. The hosts sit proudly at the summit of the table, while Wolves occupy the bottom of the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the side propping up the entire table – winning 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! So while Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be expecting another three points, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs occasionally find the target, and you never know. The start is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. Let's go!

^{(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 - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}