Premier League: Wolves vs Arsenal Live
Preview: Wolves vs Arsenal
Wolves vs Arsenal will come off at the Molineux stadium on Saturday at 6:30pm as the gunners hope to get back to winning ways. Mikel Arteta’s disappointed team is coming back to domestic competition after a disappointing Champions League elimination, while their opponents are currently comfortably positioned in mid-table.
Safely positioned in the middle of the table, Wolves don’t have much at stake in the Premier League for the remainder of the season. They are far from European qualification and comfortably clear of the relegation battle. Despite this, coach Gary O’Neil is eager for his team to finish the season strongly, especially since they are currently on a four-match winless streak in the league, with 2 draws and 2 losses.
Wolves have exceeded expectations this season after a turbulent summer, but their main challenge in 2023/24 has been a frustrating lack of consistency. Under O’Neil’s leadership in 32 league matches, their longest winning streak has been just three games. Recently, they have struggled at home, losing their last two matches at Molineux and conceding 2+ goals each time, indicating a drop in performance.
Arsenal’s season is at risk of falling apart as they were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. This loss followed a 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa at the Emirates, leaving them two points behind Manchester City. Despite this, the gunners have the highest number of away points in the league and will approach their next match at Molineux with confidence. They have been the top scorers and have conceded the fewest goals on the road this season, showcasing their ability to win in style.
Head-to-head
In recent years, Arsenal has been the dominant team in this matchup, having won their last five games against Wolves. Their most recent victory was a close 2-1 win over Wolverhampton at the Emirates Stadium in December of last year.
Prediction
With new fitness issues emerging in the attacking department, O’Neil’s team will face a tough challenge in breaking through the Premier League’s strong defensive team during their away game. Despite managing to hold off Bayern for the most part, the Gunners had a lapse in concentration for a brief moment. Due to their recent struggles in scoring goals, a high-scoring victory seems unlikely. However, with a revitalized group of attacking choices, they may be able to score against a vulnerable Wolves defense and regain their top position.
