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The stage is set for a intriguing Premier League matchup as table-toppers the Gunners host rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Arsenal have opted for a trio of alterations following the XI that endured a narrow defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. The French defender, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and the Spanish midfielder are named on the substitutes' bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. Saliba returns after missing five matches due to injury.

The visitors also make three changes to their lineup following being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Bellegarde misses out 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.
Substitutes: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

Welcome! Because, c’mon …

The table tells a clear story. Arsenal sit proudly at the summit of the table, while Wolves anchor the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have taken on the team at the foot of the division – winning 30 out of 41, with seven draws – who are responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolves, of course! So while Mikel Arteta will surely be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs occasionally succeed, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The other two last-over-first wins in the modern top-flight era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – admittedly, this one sounds a bit weird - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}