Arsenal vs Wolves

Date: December 13 2025, 20:00 GMT

Stadium: Emirates Stadium

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: B. White, W. Saliba, P. Hincapié, J. Timber
• Midfielders: E. Eze, Martín Zubimendi, D. Rice
• Forwards: B. Saka, V. Gyökeres, Gabriel Martinelli

Wolves (3-5-2)

• Goalkeeper: S. Johnstone
• Defenders: Y. Mosquera, E. Agbadou, Toti Gomes
• Midfielders: M. Doherty, João Gomes, André, L. Krejčí, D. Møller Wolfe
• Forwards: J. Strand Larsen, Hwang Hee-Chan

Arsenal will be without R. Calafiori due to yellow card accumulation, M. Dowman (ankle injury), Gabriel Magalhães (muscle injury), K. Havertz (knee injury), Cristhian Mosquera (ankle injury), and L. Trossard (lacking match fitness). W. Saliba also misses out through injury.

Wolves face significant challenges with J. Bellegarde (muscle injury), D. Bentley (ankle injury), L. Chiwome (knee injury), Rodrigo Gomes (groin injury), and M. Munetsi (calf injury) all unavailable.

Arsenal sits at the top of the Premier League table, boasting 33 points, while Wolves languish at the bottom with just 2 points. This match carries significant weight for both sides, with Arsenal aiming to maintain their lead and Wolves desperate to climb out of the relegation zone.

Arsenal's recent performances include a loss, win, draw, and win in their last four matches, showcasing inconsistency but overall strength with 10 wins in 15 games. They have maintained a solid defensive record, conceding just 9 goals.

Wolves are struggling drastically, suffering four consecutive losses in the league. Their total record stands at 0 wins, highlighting their difficulties scoring and conceding 33 goals across 15 games.

• January 25 2025: Wolves 0 - 1 Arsenal
• August 17 2024: Arsenal 2 - 0 Wolves
• April 20 2024: Wolves 0 - 2 Arsenal
• December 2 2023: Arsenal 2 - 1 Wolves
• May 28 2023: Arsenal 5 - 0 Wolves

Date: February 18 2026, 20:00 GMT

Wolves (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: José Sá
• Defenders: Y. Mosquera, S. Bueno, L. Krejčí
• Midfielders: J. Tchatchoua, A. Gomes, André, Hugo Bueno
• Forwards: M. Mane, J. Bellegarde, A. Armstrong

Arsenal (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: J. Timber, W. Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, P. Hincapié
• Midfielders: Martín Zubimendi, D. Rice
• Forwards: N. Madueke, B. Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, V. Gyökeres

Wolves will be without L. Chiwome due to a lack of match fitness, Hwang Hee-Chan who is recovering from an injury, and Toti Gomes who has a hamstring injury. These absences may affect their attacking prowess.

Arsenal faces a more significant injury list with M. Dowman out with an ankle injury, K. Havertz struggling with a muscle injury, Mikel Merino nursing a leg injury, M. Ødegaard with a knock, and R. Calafiori also unavailable due to injury. Their depth may be tested in this fixture.

This match at Molineux Stadium pits 20th-placed Wolves against league leaders Arsenal, who are vying for the title. With Arsenal chasing points for Champions League qualification and Wolves looking to escape relegation, the stakes are high for both teams.

Wolves have struggled in their recent outings, recording a draw and three consecutive losses, leaving them at the bottom of the table with only 9 points this season. Their form has been concerning with consistent failures to score and an unsatisfactory defensive record.

In contrast, Arsenal's recent form shows a mix of results with a draw, two wins, and a loss, showcasing their solid position in the league with 57 points. They have been effective at scoring while maintaining a resolute defense throughout the season.

• December 13 2025: Arsenal 2 - 1 Wolves
• January 25 2025: Wolves 0 - 1 Arsenal
• August 17 2024: Arsenal 2 - 0 Wolves
• April 20 2024: Wolves 0 - 2 Arsenal
• December 2 2023: Arsenal 2 - 1 Wolves