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The stage is set for a compelling Premier League matchup as league leaders the Gunners host bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Confirmed Sides

Mikel Arteta's side have made a trio of alterations from the side that suffered a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino drop to the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. Saliba returns after sitting out a run of games due to injury.

Wolves also have made three changes to their starting XI following being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by United last time out. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan start. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the bench, while Bellegarde misses out 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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

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

The table reveals a clear contrast. The hosts sit comfortably at the summit of the Premier League, while Wolves anchor the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the side at the foot of the entire table – with 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – who are responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! So while the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that long shots sometimes come off, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(The remaining bottom-beats-top victories in the Premier League era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Spurs – admittedly, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}