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The stage is set for a intriguing top-flight contest as front-runners the Gunners welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have made three changes from the side that endured a narrow defeat at Villa Park last weekend. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger are all included in the starting eleven. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino drop to the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is absent. Saliba is back after sitting out a run of games due to injury.

Wolves also have made three changes to their lineup after being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by United last time out. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Hoever and Arias drop to the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde misses out 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.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

The Setup

Welcome! And I mean, c’mon …

The table paints a striking contrast. Arsenal sit proudly at the summit of the Premier League, while Wolves occupy the bottom of the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have faced the side propping up the division – with 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – who are responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be expecting another three points, the Wolves boss must know that long shots sometimes succeed, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(The other two last-over-first wins in the Premier League era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Spurs – admittedly, a surprising one - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}