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All eyes turn for a compelling Premier League contest as table-toppers Arsenal welcome bottom-placed Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Arsenal have opted for a trio of alterations from the side that endured a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa last weekend. William Saliba, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger are all included in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. The centre-back is back after sitting out a run of games through injury.

The visitors also have made three changes to their lineup after being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and the South Korean forward are recalled. Hoever and Arias drop to the substitutes, while Bellegarde misses out 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.
Bench: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

Preamble

Welcome! Because, look at this …

The table paints a stark picture. Arsenal sit proudly at the summit of the Premier League, while their opponents occupy the bottom of the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have taken on the side at the foot of the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolves, of course! So while the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be expecting another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes come off, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The remaining last-over-first victories in the modern top-flight era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Spurs – admittedly, a surprising one - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}