By Danong
Fresh from their exploits in Brugge, where they swept aside the local Club 3-0 to preserve their perfect run in the 2025-26 Champions League, the Gunners will be eager to channel that European momentum back into the Premier League.
Yet, despite their continental dominance, Arsenal’s league form has been less convincing of late, with just one win in their last three outings. Victory against Wolves is therefore essential if Mikel Arteta’s men are to sustain their grip at the summit and put some pressure on Manchester City.
History certainly favours the North Londoners. Arsenal have triumphed in each of their last eight meetings with Wolves, six of which saw the Wanderers fail to find the net. On paper, this fixture should prove little more than a routine assignment for the Gunners.
Nevertheless, Arteta has a tricky situation picking his line-up. Key players like Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz and Cristhian Mosquera are all out, while Ricardo Calafiori is suspended.
Arteta has actually said that Saliba is a doubt for today but could feature against Everton next week! This is great news and even if he is fit for today it is more safe to give him another week to make sure.
Timber (knock) and Rice (illness) are likely to be available. Trossard is unlikely to be risked on this game.
Madueke deserves to start after his performance midweek.
Potential Arsenal lineup vs Wolves
In defence: Raya (GK), White, Timber, Hincapié, Myles Lewis-Skelly
In midfield: Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard
In attack: Madueke, Gyokeres, Saka
If Rice is unavailable, Arteta will have the opportunity to partner Eberechi Eze with Martin Ødegaard in central midfield, thereby injecting a fresh dynamic into his engine room.
Ultimately, whichever XI Arteta selects, Arsenal should possess more than enough quality to dispatch Wolves, consolidate their position at the top, and ease the mounting pressure from a resurgent City.
Potential Arsenal lineup vs Wolves
In defence: Raya (GK), White, Timber, Hincapié, Myles Lewis-Skelly
In midfield: Zubimendi, Rice, Odegaard
In attack: Madueke, Gyokeres, Saka
If Rice is unavailable, Arteta will have the opportunity to partner Eberechi Eze with Martin Ødegaard in central midfield, thereby injecting a fresh dynamic into his engine room.
Ultimately, whichever XI Arteta selects, Arsenal should possess more than enough quality to dispatch Wolves, consolidate their position at the top, and ease the mounting pressure from a resurgent City.
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