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The stage is set for a fascinating Premier League contest as table-toppers Arsenal host struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium.

Starting Lineups

Arsenal have introduced three changes following the team that suffered a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa in their previous outing. William Saliba, the Swedish striker and Gabriel Martinelli all start in the lineup. The captain and Mikel Merino are named on the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. Saliba is back after sitting out five matches through injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their lineup following being soundly beaten 4-1 at home by United last time out. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the bench, while Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Starting Elevens

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Substitutes: 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.
Bench: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

The Setup

Good evening! Because, look at this …

The table paints a stark picture. The hosts sit comfortably at the pinnacle of the table, while their opponents prop up the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the Premier League leaders have taken on the team propping up the division – with 30 out of 41, with seven draws – which team is responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolves, that’s who! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will undoubtedly be anticipating another victory, the Wolves boss must know that underdogs sometimes come off, and you never know. The start is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

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