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The stage is set for a intriguing top-flight matchup as table-toppers the Gunners entertain struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have opted for three changes following the team that suffered a narrow defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger are all included in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino drop to 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 soundly beaten 4-1 at home by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward come in. 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.
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.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! And I mean, c’mon …

The standings paints a clear contrast. The hosts sit comfortably at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while their opponents occupy the bottom of the division.

… yet while this will be the 42nd time the top side have faced the side propping up the division – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – who are behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! So while Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be expecting another three points, the Wolves boss must know that long shots sometimes succeed, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

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