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All eyes turn for a fascinating Premier League matchup as league leaders the Gunners welcome rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced three changes following the side that suffered a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all come into the starting eleven. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. Saliba is back after sitting out a run of games through injury.

Wolves also make three changes to their lineup following being heavily defeated 4-1 at Molineux by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Hoever and Arias drop to the bench, while Bellegarde misses out 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.
Substitutes: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Match Context

Welcome! Because, look at this …

The table reveals a stark contrast. The hosts sit comfortably at the summit of the table, while their opponents occupy the bottom of the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have taken on the side at the foot of the entire table – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – which team is responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! So while Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, the Wolves boss must know that long shots occasionally find the target, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

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