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The stage is set for a compelling Premier League matchup as table-toppers Arsenal entertain struggling Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Team News

Arsenal have made three changes following the side that suffered a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park last weekend. The French defender, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger are all included in the lineup. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. Saliba is back after sitting out a run of games due to injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being heavily defeated 4-1 at Molineux by Manchester United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and Hwang Hee-chan start. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

The Teams in Full

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.
Bench: 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 paints a stark picture. Arsenal sit comfortably at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while Wolves prop up the league.

… yet while this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have faced the team at the foot of the division – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will surely be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that long shots sometimes find the target, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(The remaining last-over-first 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.)}