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All eyes turn for a compelling Premier League contest as front-runners Arsenal welcome bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Team News

Mikel Arteta's side have opted for a trio of alterations from the XI that endured a narrow defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. The French defender, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the starting eleven. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino are named on the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is absent. The centre-back returns after sitting out five matches due to injury.

Wolves also have made three changes to their lineup after being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and the South Korean forward are recalled. Hoever and Arias drop to the substitutes, while Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Starting Elevens

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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

The Setup

Welcome! Because, let's be honest …

The standings reveals a clear contrast. Arsenal sit comfortably at the top of the table, while Wolves occupy the bottom of the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the top side have faced the side at the foot of the entire table – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – who are responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another three points, the Wolves boss must know that long shots occasionally come off, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The remaining last-over-first wins in the modern top-flight era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – admittedly, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}