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All eyes turn for a compelling Premier League matchup as front-runners Arsenal entertain rock-bottom Wolves to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have made three changes from the team that endured a narrow loss at Villa Park in their previous outing. William Saliba, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all start in the starting eleven. The captain and Mikel Merino drop to the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is absent. The centre-back is back after sitting out five matches through injury.

Wolves also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan start. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Confirmed Lineups

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

Preamble

Good evening! Because, look at this …

The standings reveals a stark picture. Arsenal sit proudly at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while Wolves anchor the division.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the side at the foot of the division – winning 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – who are responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! So while Mikel Arteta will surely be expecting another three points, the Wolves boss must know that long shots occasionally find the target, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

^{(The other two last-over-first 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 - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}