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The stage is set for a compelling Premier League contest as front-runners the Gunners entertain bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have introduced a trio of alterations from the side that endured a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and the Brazilian winger all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and the Spanish midfielder drop to the bench, while the Italian defender is not involved. Saliba returns after sitting out five matches due to injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their starting XI after being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward start. Ki-Jana Hoever and Jhon Arias are on the bench, while Bellegarde misses out 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.
Substitutes: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

The Setup

Good evening! And I mean, look at this …

The standings tells a striking picture. The hosts sit proudly at the top of the table, while their opponents anchor the division.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have faced the side at the foot of the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, that’s who! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that long shots occasionally find the target, and you never know. The start is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. The action is imminent!

^{(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 Tottenham Hotspur – yeah, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}