Arsenal welcome Wolves to the Emirates Stadium this afternoon as Mikel Arteta & Co. kickstart a third offensive on Manchester City’s Premier League title.
Riccardo Calafiori has arrived to bolster the defence of an Arsenal team which is prepared to try and reach the levels of perfection required to end their two-decade wait for a league title.
Wolves impressed many onlookers last term by putting together an unlikely challenge for Europe under Gary O’Neil before fading away rather dramatically in the final two months.
Money is relatively tight at Molineux these days and the pressure is on their existing squad and the small number of additions to fill the voids left by Max Kilman and Pedro Neto.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Wolves is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off today, Saturday August 17, 2024.
The match will take place at Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have won their last six games vs Wolves
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Where to watch Arsenal vs Wolves
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live as it lands during the 3pm Saturday blackout.
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.20pm.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.
Arsenal vs Wolves team news
Arsenal’s starting lineup will be much the same as the one deployed last season, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz competing to start up front and the choice of Jorginho or Thomas Partey in central midfield.
Wolves are largely injury free. Daniel Podence has a calf issue but is up for sale anyway, along with Goncalo Guedes. Hugo Bueno has joined Feyenoord on loan. Matheus Cunha suffered a hamstring injury during pre-season but is now back fit in a huge boost for the visitors.
New signing Jorgen Strand Larsen is set to make his debut in attack, with Mario Lemina also fit. However, Enso Gonzalez Medina and Leon Chiwome are out and Nelson Semedo suspended.
Wolves and Arsenal last season
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Arsenal vs Wolves prediction
The Gunners have dominated this fixture in recent years and look in far better nick for the new season.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Since a 2-1 loss to Wolves in February 2021, Arsenal have won all six meetings at an aggregate score of 14-2.
Arsenal vs Wolves match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).