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The stage is set for a compelling Premier League contest as table-toppers the Gunners entertain rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced three changes from the team that suffered a narrow loss at Villa Park in their previous outing. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger all come into the lineup. The captain and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. Saliba returns after missing a run of games through injury.

Wolves also make three changes to their lineup after being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by United last time out. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and the South Korean forward are recalled. Hoever and Arias drop to the bench, while Bellegarde is omitted 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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! And I mean, c’mon …

The standings paints a stark picture. The hosts sit comfortably at the top of the Premier League, while Wolves occupy the bottom of the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the top side have faced the team propping up the entire table – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolves, that’s who! So while Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another three points, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs sometimes succeed, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

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