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The stage is set for a intriguing Premier League matchup as league leaders Arsenal host struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have made a trio of alterations from the XI that endured a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa in their previous outing. William Saliba, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger are all included in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino drop to the substitutes' bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. The centre-back returns after missing five matches due to injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their starting XI following being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias drop to the substitutes, while Bellegarde misses out 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.
Bench: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! Because, look at this …

The standings paints a striking story. Arsenal sit proudly at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while Wolves anchor the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have faced the side propping up the division – winning 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, the Wolves boss must know that long shots occasionally find the target, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(The other two bottom-beats-top wins in the modern top-flight era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over Manchester United in March 1993, and Spurs – yeah, a surprising one - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}