The 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium consolidated the London team at the top of the championship with 36 points
Even at home Arsenal failed this Saturday to score against Wolverhamptonflashlight Premier Leaguebut benefited from two own goals. The 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium consolidated the London team at the top of the championship with 36 points. THE Manchester City is 31 years old and faces Crystal Palace this Sunday. Wolverhampton only had 2 points in 16 rounds.
In front of their supporters, Arsenal had much more possession of the ball and spent almost the entire first half on the offensive. But the domination was illusory. The visitors managed to neutralize their rival with a three-defender formation, and Arsenal finished the first half without a shot towards Johnstone’s goal. The best chance came from Wolverhampton, when South Korean Hwang Hee-Chan completed a counterattack against the Raya defense.
The second half started with even more ball possession from Arsenal, but the team could not finish with any danger. Even before the 15th minute, coach Mikel Arteta made three changes, putting Odegaard, Trossard and Merino on the field. The team exchanged passes in the offensive field, but continued to struggle to create truly dangerous chances.
Arsenal’s first successful shot of the match came in the 22nd minute, when Declan Rice took a superb shot and required a superb save from Johnstone. Pressure from the home team after a corner on the right. Saka shot and almost scored an Olympic goal, but the ball hit the far post, bounced off Johnstone’s back and went in.
Arsenal continued to press, but saw Wolverhampton abandon the three-man formation and launch into the attack. At the end of the match, Arias, a former Fluminense player, joined Wolverhampton, and Brazilian Gabriel Jesus returned to defend Arsenal in the Premier League after more than 11 months, having recovered from a serious injury.
In the 45th minute, the visitors managed to equalize thanks to a header from Arokodare. In stoppage time, Arsenal secured victory thanks to the vital participation of Gabriel Jesus, who contested a high ball with Mosquera. The defender ended up deviating towards his own goal. Second own goal for Wolverhampton.
Leaders Arsenal return to play in the Premier League as visitors against Everton, and bottom Wolverhampton seek their first victory in the championship by hosting Brentford. Both matches will take place on Saturday.
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