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The stage is set for a compelling Premier League contest as front-runners the Gunners entertain struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Mikel Arteta's side have made a trio of alterations from the side that endured a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger are all included in the starting eleven. The captain and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. Saliba is back after sitting out five matches due to injury.

Wolves also make three changes to their lineup following being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by Manchester United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward start. Ki-Jana Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the bench, while Bellegarde is not in the squad altogether.

Starting Elevens

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.

Match Official: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

The Setup

Good evening! And I mean, c’mon …

The table tells a stark contrast. Arsenal sit proudly 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 Premier League leaders have faced the side propping up the entire table – with 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolves, of course! So while the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs sometimes find the target, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. The action is imminent!

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