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Focus shifts for a compelling Premier League contest as front-runners Arsenal entertain bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Mikel Arteta's side have made a trio of alterations following the XI that endured a narrow defeat at Villa Park in their previous outing. William Saliba, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino drop to the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. Saliba is back after missing a run of games due to injury.

Wolves also make three adjustments to their lineup following being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and the South Korean forward are recalled. Ki-Jana Hoever and Jhon Arias are on the bench, while Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

The Teams in Full

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.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Preamble

Good evening! Because, let's be honest …

The table paints a stark story. Arsenal sit comfortably at the top of the table, while Wolves prop up the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have played the side propping up the entire table – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – who are behind two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that long shots sometimes come off, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

^{(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, a surprising one - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}