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The stage is set for a intriguing top-flight contest as league leaders Arsenal entertain struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Starting Lineups

Mikel Arteta's side have made a trio of alterations from the team that endured a narrow loss at Villa Park in their previous outing. William Saliba, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all start in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. Saliba returns after missing a run of games through injury.

Wolves also have made three changes to their starting XI following being skelped 4-1 at home by Manchester United last time out. Matt Doherty, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan are recalled. Ki-Jana Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Bellegarde is not in the squad 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.
Subs: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
Video Assistant Referee: John Brooks

The Setup

Good evening! Because, c’mon …

The standings reveals a stark picture. The hosts sit proudly at the summit of the Premier League, while their opponents anchor the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the top side have played the team propping up the division – with 30 victories from 41, with seven tied games – who are responsible for two of the four all-time upsets? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, that’s who! Therefore, although Mikel Arteta will undoubtedly be anticipating another three points, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes succeed, and anything is possible. Kick-off is at 8pm GMT. It’s on!

^{(The remaining bottom-beats-top victories in the Premier League era are Oldham Athletic's 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Tottenham Hotspur – admittedly, a surprising one - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}