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Focus shifts for a compelling Premier League matchup as table-toppers Arsenal welcome struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Confirmed Sides

Arsenal have introduced three changes from the side that endured a narrow defeat at Aston Villa last weekend. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all start in the starting eleven. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. Saliba is back after sitting out five matches through injury.

Wolves also have made three changes to their lineup after being soundly beaten 4-1 at Molineux by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward start. Hoever and Jhon Arias drop to the bench, 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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Referee: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Preamble

Good evening! Because, look at this …

The standings tells a clear story. Arsenal sit proudly at the top of the table, while Wolves prop up the division.

… yet while this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have played the side at the foot of the entire table – winning 30 victories from 41, with seven draws – which team is behind two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolves, of course! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another three points, Rob Edwards must know that long shots sometimes come off, and you never know. Kick-off is at 8 o'clock in the evening GMT. Let's go!

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