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Focus shifts for a compelling Premier League matchup as front-runners Arsenal welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced a trio of alterations from the team that suffered a narrow loss at Villa Park last weekend. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger all start in the lineup. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. Saliba returns after missing a run of games through injury.

The visitors also make three adjustments to their starting XI following being skelped 4-1 at home by Manchester United last time out. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and the South Korean forward start. Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the bench, while Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Confirmed Lineups

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
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! And I mean, look at this …

The table reveals a clear picture. Arsenal sit proudly at the top of the Premier League, while Wolves prop up the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the top side have taken on 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? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, that’s who! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that long shots occasionally succeed, and you never know. The start is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The remaining bottom-beats-top wins in the Premier League era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – yeah, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}