The Gunners secured a 2-1 win against Wolves during the match held this Saturday, marking a crucial moment in Premier League matchday 16. Sam Johnstone scored an own goal in the 69th minute and Yerson Mosquera followed suit with another unfortunate strike in his own net only a minute after, while Toluwalase Arokodare netted for the visitors in the 90th minute.
Arsenal had a golden opportunity to take the lead earlier when Bukayo Saka hit the post in the 69th minute, which could have changed the outcome of the game.
Declan Rice was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, completing 54 successful passes, regaining possession twice, and attempting three shots towards the goal.
Bukayo Saka also had a stellar performance, hitting the target twice and completing 42 accurate passes.
Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, arranged the team in a 3-4-3 formation with David Raya as goalkeeper; Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, and Piero Hincapié formed the defense; Ben White, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, and Eberechi Eze made up the midfield; while Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyökeres, and Gabriel Martinelli led the attack.
On the other side, per Rob Edwards’ strategy, Wolverhampton set up in a 3-5-2 formation, featuring Sam Johnstone in goal; a defensive line of Yerson Mosquera, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Toti; a midfield comprising Matt Doherty, André Trindade, João Gomes, Ladislav Krejci, and David Wolfe; with Hwang Heechan and Jörgen Larsen positioned upfront.
Referee Robert Jones officiated the match at the Emirates Stadium.
Looking ahead, Arsenal will travel to Everton in their next fixture, while Wolverhampton will face Brentford at home. This victory keeps Arsenal at the top of the league with 36 points, while Wolves remain at the bottom with 2 points.
Substitutions for Arsenal
29’ 1H – Ben White off for Myles Lewis-Skelly
57’ 2H – Martín Zubimendi off for Mikel Merino, Eberechi Eze off for Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli off for Leandro Trossard
80’ 2H – Viktor Gyökeres off for Gabriel Jesús
Substitutions for Wolverhampton
68’ 2H – Matt Doherty off for Jackson Tchatchoua, Jörgen Larsen off for Toluwalase Arokodare
79’ 2H – Hwang Heechan off for Jhon Arias, Ladislav Krejci off for Fer López
85’ 2H – Toti off for Mateus Mane
Wolverhampton Cards:
14’ 2H Hwang Heechan (Unsporting behavior), 19’ 2H Matt Doherty (Unsporting behavior), 50’ 2H Yerson Mosquera (Arguing with an opponent), 52’ 2H Emmanuel Agbadou (Unsporting behavior)