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The stage is set for a intriguing Premier League matchup as league leaders Arsenal entertain bottom-placed Wolves to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have made a trio of alterations from the team that suffered a narrow loss at Villa Park in their previous outing. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the lineup. The captain and the Spanish midfielder drop to the bench, while the Italian defender 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 soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United last time out. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and the South Korean forward come in. Ki-Jana Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the bench, while Bellegarde is not in the squad altogether.

Starting Elevens

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Subs: 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
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! Because, let's be honest …

The standings tells a clear contrast. Arsenal sit proudly at the top of the Premier League, while their opponents occupy the bottom of the division.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the team propping up the entire table – winning 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – who are responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! So while the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that long shots occasionally find the target, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(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 Tottenham Hotspur – admittedly, a surprising one - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}