Premier League leaders Arsenal will face bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday evening. Mikel Arteta's side has a chance to extend their lead over Manchester City to seven points. While statistics heavily favor the London visitors, the hosts have historically been capable of surprising favorites in matches. The clash at Molineux Stadium draws attention from fans of the title-chasing Gunners and the relegation-battling Wolves.

Chance to Pull Ahead of Rivals

A victory over Wolverhampton would allow Arsenal to extend their lead over Manchester City to 7 points in the league table.

Historical Dominance of the Gunners

The visitors have won the last nine matches in a row against Wolves and scored goals in 36 consecutive meetings with this opponent.

Difficult Situation for the Hosts

The Wolverhampton team occupies last place in the table and trails the safety zone by a massive 18 points.

London's Arsenal enters Wednesday's match against Wolverhampton Wanderers as clear favorites, occupying first place in the Premier League table. The Gunners have accumulated four points more than second-placed Manchester City, despite playing the same number of games. A victory would allow the visitors to pull seven points ahead of their rivals, which in the crucial phase of the season would be a significant psychological advantage. The situation for Wolves is drastically different – the team sits at the bottom of the 20-club standings, trailing the safety zone by a massive 18 points, making their relegation almost certain. The rivalry between the two teams dates back to the beginnings of professional football in England, with their first official matches taking place in the 19th century. Wolverhampton Wanderers, founded in 1877 as St. Luke's, was one of the twelve founding members of the Football League in 1888.Head-to-head statistics are merciless for the hosts. Arsenal has won each of the last nine league matches against Wolves, and in their history of away games at Molineux, they have triumphed in 82% of cases. Moreover, the Londoners have scored in each of the last 36 matches against this opponent across all competitions. Manager Mikel Arteta emphasizes, however, that the leader's position is a privilege earned through months of hard work that must not be squandered by underestimating the opponent. „The position we are in is a privilege earned through over seven months of consistent excellence.” — Mikel Arteta An interesting backdrop for Wednesday's match is the scheduling turmoil. The clash was originally set for March but was moved forward. Other top teams, like Manchester City, could not play their postponed matches in this timeframe due to their rivals' participation in the Europa Conference League. Meanwhile, in the shadow of the title race, the FA Cup Round of 16 draw took place. Arsenal learned their next opponent – they will face third-tier Mansfield Town, while the real highlight of this stage will be the clash between Newcastle United and Manchester City.

Mentioned People

  • Mikel Arteta — Manager of Arsenal, who has led the team to the top of the Premier League.
  • Noni Madueke — Arsenal player, scorer of a goal in the previous drawn match against Brentford.