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All eyes turn for a fascinating Premier League contest as table-toppers the Gunners welcome rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have opted for a trio of alterations following the side that suffered a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa last weekend. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and Gabriel Martinelli all come into the starting eleven. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. The centre-back is back after missing five matches due to injury.

Wolves also have made three adjustments to their lineup following being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester United last time out. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward are recalled. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is not in the squad altogether.

Starting Elevens

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Substitutes: 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
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! And I mean, let's be honest …

The table paints a striking picture. The hosts sit comfortably at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while Wolves prop up the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the top side have taken on the side at the foot of the division – winning 30 out of 41, with seven draws – who are responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes come off, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. It’s on!

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