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The stage is set for a compelling top-flight contest as league leaders the Gunners welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced a trio of alterations from the team that endured a narrow defeat at Villa Park last weekend. William Saliba, 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 Riccardo Calafiori is absent. The centre-back returns after missing five matches due to injury.

Wolves also make three adjustments to their lineup following being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward are recalled. Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted 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

The Setup

Good evening! Because, look at this …

The table paints a clear contrast. The hosts sit comfortably at the top of the table, while Wolves anchor the division.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have taken on the team propping up the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – who are behind two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolves, that’s who! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be expecting another victory, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs occasionally find the target, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

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