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Focus shifts for a intriguing Premier League matchup as league leaders the Gunners entertain struggling Wolves to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have opted for a trio of alterations from the side that suffered a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa in their previous outing. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all come into the starting eleven. Martin Ødegaard and the Spanish midfielder drop to the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. The centre-back returns after sitting out five matches due to injury.

The visitors also make three changes to their starting XI after being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by Manchester United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan start. Hoever and Arias drop to the substitutes, while Bellegarde is not in the squad altogether.

Confirmed Lineups

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

The Setup

Welcome! Because, let's be honest …

The table tells a stark picture. The hosts sit proudly at the summit of the table, while Wolves prop up the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the side propping up the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – who are behind two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes succeed, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

^{(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 – admittedly, a surprising one - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}