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Focus shifts for a compelling Premier League matchup as table-toppers Arsenal host bottom-placed Wolves to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced a trio of alterations from the side that endured a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa in their previous outing. The French defender, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger all come into the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino drop to the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. Saliba returns after missing five matches due to injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being skelped 4-1 at home by United last time out. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan start. Ki-Jana 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.
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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

The Setup

Welcome! Because, c’mon …

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

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have played the team at the foot of the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be anticipating another three points, Rob Edwards must know that long shots occasionally find the target, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. The action is imminent!

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