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The stage is set for a fascinating Premier League matchup as front-runners the Gunners entertain struggling Wolves to the their home ground.

Team News

Arsenal have introduced a trio of alterations from the XI that suffered a narrow defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger all start in the starting eleven. The captain and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is not involved. Saliba returns after missing a run of games due to injury.

The visitors also make three changes to their starting XI following being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias drop to the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Confirmed Lineups

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Bench: 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

Good evening! Because, c’mon …

The standings tells a stark picture. The hosts sit comfortably at the summit of the Premier League, while Wolves occupy the bottom of the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have played the side at the foot of the entire table – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be anticipating another three points, Rob Edwards must know that long shots occasionally succeed, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. The action is imminent!

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