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The stage is set for a intriguing Premier League contest as front-runners Arsenal entertain rock-bottom Wolves to the Emirates Stadium.

Confirmed Sides

Mikel Arteta's side have opted for a trio of alterations following the side that endured a 2-1 loss at Villa Park in their previous outing. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger all start in the lineup. The captain and the Spanish midfielder are named on the bench, while the Italian defender is absent. The centre-back is back after sitting out five matches due to injury.

Wolves also have made three adjustments to their starting XI after being heavily defeated 4-1 at Molineux by United last time out. Matt Doherty, the Brazilian midfielder and the South Korean forward come in. Hoever and Jhon Arias are on the substitutes, while Bellegarde misses out 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

Welcome! Because, look at this …

The standings paints a clear story. Arsenal sit comfortably at the pinnacle of the table, while their opponents prop up the league.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd time the Premier League leaders have faced the side propping up the entire table – winning 30 out of 41, with seven draws – who are responsible for two of the four historical shocks? Why, Wolverhampton Wanderers, that’s who! So while the Arsenal manager will surely be anticipating another three points, the Wolves boss must know that long shots sometimes come off, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The other two bottom-beats-top victories in the Premier League era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in March 1993, and Spurs – admittedly, a surprising one - beating Liverpool in November 2008.)}