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All eyes turn for a compelling Premier League contest as front-runners Arsenal welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have opted for three changes from the XI that endured a narrow loss at Villa Park last weekend. The French defender, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the starting eleven. Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. The centre-back returns after missing a run of games due to injury.

Wolves also have made three changes to their starting XI following being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by Manchester United on Monday evening. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan start. Hoever and Arias are on the bench, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde misses out altogether.

Confirmed Lineups

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.
Substitutes: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

The Setup

Welcome! Because, let's be honest …

The table tells a clear contrast. Arsenal sit proudly at the summit of the table, while Wolves anchor the league.

… yet while this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have faced the team propping up the entire table – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, of course! So while Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another three points, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs occasionally come off, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

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