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All eyes turn for a compelling Premier League matchup as front-runners the Gunners welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced three changes following the XI that suffered a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park last weekend. The French defender, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. Saliba returns after missing five matches due to injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their starting XI after being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester United last time out. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan come in. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias drop to 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
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

The Setup

Welcome! And I mean, c’mon …

The table tells a stark contrast. Arsenal sit proudly at the summit of the Premier League, while Wolves prop up the league.

… 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 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, that’s who! So while the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be expecting another three points, Rob Edwards must know that long shots occasionally find the target, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

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