In their recent Premier League match on December 2, 2023, Arsenal narrowly defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal took control early with goals from Bukayo Saka in the 6th minute and Martin Ødegaard in the 13th minute. The Gunners maintained their lead, but Wolves responded late in the 86th minute with a goal from Matheus Cunha, setting up a tense finish. The match ended with Arsenal holding onto their lead, moving four points ahead in the Premier League standings.
Arsenal’s lineup featured a single change from their previous Champions League game, with Leandro Trossard starting. Wolverhampton made four changes, including Hugo Bueno replacing the injured Rayan Aït-Nouri. This performance reflects Arsenal’s consistency and dominance, especially in home games, while Wolves demonstrated resilience by pushing back late in the game.
Arsenal F.C. Lineups
| Arsenal F.C. Lineup vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (December 2, 2023) | |
|---|---|
| Position | Player |
| Goalkeeper | Aaron Ramsdale |
| Right-Back | Ben White |
| Center-Back | William Saliba |
| Center-Back | Gabriel Magalhães |
| Left-Back | Oleksandr Zinchenko |
| Defensive Midfielder | Declan Rice |
| Central Midfielder | Martin Ødegaard (Captain) |
| Attacking Midfielder | Kai Havertz |
| Right Winger | Bukayo Saka |
| Center Forward | Gabriel Jesus |
| Left Winger | Leandro Trossard |
| Substitutes | |
| Goalkeeper | David Raya |
| Defender | Takehiro Tomiyasu |
| Defender | Jakub Kiwior |
| Midfielder | Emile Smith Rowe |
| Midfielder | Jorginho |
| Midfielder | Fabio Vieira |
| Forward | Reiss Nelson |
| Forward | Eddie Nketiah |
| Forward | Marquinhos |
| Manager | |
| Mikel Arteta | |
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Lineups
| Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. Lineup vs Arsenal (December 2, 2023) | |
|---|---|
| Position | Player |
| Goalkeeper | Jose Sa |
| Right-Back | Nelson Semedo |
| Center-Back | Craig Dawson |
| Center-Back | Max Kilman (Captain) |
| Left-Back | Hugo Bueno |
| Defensive Midfielder | Joao Gomes |
| Central Midfielder | Mario Lemina |
| Right Midfielder | Pedro Neto |
| Attacking Midfielder | Matheus Cunha |
| Left Midfielder | Pablo Sarabia |
| Center Forward | Fabio Silva |
| Substitutes | |
| Goalkeeper | Dan Bentley |
| Defender | Toti Gomes |
| Defender | Rayan Aït-Nouri |
| Midfielder | Boubacar Traore |
| Midfielder | Hwang Hee-chan |
| Forward | Sasa Kalajdzic |
| Forward | Hugo Bueno |
| Manager | |
| Gary O’Neil | |
| Match Summary | |
|---|---|
| Event | Premier League |
| Date | December 2, 2023 |
| Venue | Emirates Stadium, London |
| Final Score | Arsenal 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers |
| Man of the Match | Bukayo Saka |
| Head-to-Head Comparison | |
| Previous 5 Matches | Arsenal: 3 Wins | Wolves: 2 Wins |
| Total Goals Scored | Arsenal: 10 | Wolves: 8 |
| Possession | Arsenal: 62% | Wolves: 38% |
| Player Performance – Arsenal | |
| Player | Performance |
| Bukayo Saka | Goal (6’), 3 Key Passes, 1 Assist |
| Martin Ødegaard | Goal (13’), 89% Pass Accuracy |
| Aaron Ramsdale | 4 Saves, 1 Punch Clearance |
| Player Performance – Wolverhampton Wanderers | |
| Player | Performance |
| Matheus Cunha | Goal (86’), 2 Shots on Target |
| Jose Sa | 5 Saves, 2 High Claims |
| Pedro Neto | 3 Dribbles, 2 Key Passes |
| Coaches’ Impact | |
| Mikel Arteta (Arsenal) | Maintained attacking setup, early substitutions to hold lead |
| Gary O’Neil (Wolves) | Late changes boosted offense, leading to a goal in the final minutes |
| Upcoming Fixtures | |
| Arsenal | vs Manchester United (December 10, 2023) – Emirates Stadium |
| Wolves | vs Liverpool (December 9, 2023) – Molineux Stadium |
