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The stage is set for a intriguing Premier League contest as league leaders Arsenal host bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have opted for a trio of alterations following the team that endured a narrow loss at Aston Villa in their previous outing. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli are all included in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino are named on the substitutes' bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. Saliba is back after missing a run of games due to injury.

The visitors also make three adjustments to their starting XI following being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by Manchester United last time out. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde misses out altogether.

Starting Elevens

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Bench: 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.

Referee: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Preamble

Good evening! And I mean, c’mon …

The table tells a striking picture. The hosts sit proudly at the pinnacle of the table, while their opponents anchor the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have played the side propping up the division – winning 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is behind two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes find the target, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

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