Arsenal will have a chance to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table when they face Wolves later today.

Arsenal were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Brentford last time out, and the Gunners will be hoping to bounce back when they face Wolves later today.

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Arsenal fans will still remember the 2-1 win over Wolves from earlier in the season when they were saved by a late own goal. The Gunners will be hoping for a stronger performance this time around so that they can extend the lead between themselves and Manchester City.

Arsenal have won nine of their 11 Premier League away games against Wolves, and Arteta will be hoping there are no surprises today.

Speaking ahead of the game, Arteta said, “I think understanding the difficulty of the match is always there in any game in the Premier League, but when you come to the last stages of the season, you know the importance of every win and what you have to do. 

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“I sense the team is in a really good emotional state, really looking forward to playing tomorrow, and that’s why. Play with that energy, that confidence, and I’m sure we’ll continue to do what we’ve done.”

For Wolves, Rob Edwards said, “There’s pressure on us because we want to have really good standards. We want to keep improving and building, but of course, there’s pressure in a different way on them and an expectation for them as well. They’ll be feeling that, and we’ve got to make sure that we’re in the game to make them feel that later on as well.”

Wolves were on a four-game losing streak before drawing 0-0 to Nottingham Forest. They have also gone on to beat Grimsby 1-0 to enter the FA Cup fifth round.

Team News

Arsenal still don’t have good news regarding Odegaard, but for the whole team, there is good news as Calafiori, who was injured in the warm-up vs Wigan, has recovered and is expected to be in the lineup against Wolves.

For Wolves, Toti Gomes and Hee-Chan Hwang are sidelined through injury. 

Wolves vs Arsenal Predicted XI

Wolves Predicted XI

Sa; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Krejci; R. Gomes, A. Gomes, Mane, J. Gomes, H. Bueno; Armstrong, Arokodare

Arsenal Predicted XI

Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard