Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Emirates stadium, on a Saturday, 13 December, 2025, in a clash of the extremes of the table in the Premier League. The Gunners, who are at the top of the table and lead by a margin of two points.
Arsenal News
The Arsenal of Mikel Arteta has an unabated title run. The meanest defense in the league (15 goals conceded) and a deadly attack with 42 shots. New to the success of Europe and rotation looms in a crowded schedule, Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze both summer signings have fitted in perfectly. Arteta focused on depth of the squad. This could indicate returns to strengthen a backline that has suffered due to absences.
Injuries & Return Dates
Arsenal‘s defensive crisis deepens with Gabriel Magalhães (thigh, late December/early January) and Cristhian Mosquera (ankle, January). Moreover, Kai Havertz (knee, new year), and Max Dowman (ankle, mid-January) ruled out. Leandro Trossard battles a calf/ankle knock from the Villa defeat, potentially sidelining him for weeks. William Saliba (recurring ankle) and Jurrien Timber (calf knock) are major doubts after missing midweek action. Declan Rice (illness) also touch-and-go—Arteta hopes for fitness tests Friday.
Suspensions News
Riccardo Calafiori receives the one-match ban following five yellows. This further worsens the situation of Arsenal with regards to shortages in center-backs. The lack of the Italian pushes to improvisation, probably, moving Myles Lewis-Skelly to the left-back position. This combined the improvised solutions in the middle. None of the other Gunners are suspended, but Wolves are allowed back Joao Gomes after his own suspension, and he offers his bite in the middlefield.
Players to Watch
Bukayo Saka remains Arsenal’s linchpin, with 10 goals and 12 assists this term. His right-wing dynamism has yielded nine involvements in eight home starts, poised to shred Wolves’ vulnerable flanks.
Martin Ødegaard’s midfield mastery will orchestrate proceedings, leading the league with 25 chances created and excelling in set-pieces. His vision, paired with Eze’s flair, could unlock Wolves early.
Predicted Arsenal XI (4-3-3)
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Wolverhampton: Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Eze.
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