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Focus shifts for a compelling Premier League matchup as table-toppers Arsenal host bottom-placed Wolves to the their home ground.

Team News

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced a trio of alterations following the team that endured a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the lineup. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is absent. Saliba returns after missing a run of games due to injury.

Wolves also make three changes to their starting XI after being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward come in. Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted 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
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Preamble

Good evening! Because, let's be honest …

The standings tells a stark story. Arsenal sit comfortably at the top of the table, while their opponents prop up the league.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have taken on the side propping up the entire table – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – who are behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be anticipating another three points, Rob Edwards must know that long shots sometimes come off, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(The other two last-over-first victories in the Premier League era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over Manchester United in March 1993, and Spurs – yeah, this one sounds a bit weird - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}