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The stage is set for a intriguing Premier League matchup as table-toppers Arsenal host struggling Wolves to the their home ground.

Confirmed Sides

Arsenal have introduced a trio of alterations from the team that endured a 2-1 defeat at Villa Park last weekend. The French defender, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and the Spanish midfielder drop to the substitutes' bench, while the Italian defender is absent. Saliba returns after sitting out five matches due to injury.

The visitors also make three changes to their lineup after being heavily defeated 4-1 at Molineux by Manchester United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan start. Hoever and Jhon Arias are on the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is not in the squad 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.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Match Context

Good evening! And I mean, c’mon …

The table reveals a stark story. Arsenal sit proudly at the summit of the table, while their opponents occupy the bottom of the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have faced the team propping up the entire table – winning 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – who are behind two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, that’s who! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will surely be anticipating another victory, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes succeed, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The other two last-over-first victories in the modern top-flight era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over Manchester United in March 1993, and Spurs – admittedly, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}