Prediction: Arsenal vs Wolves

Verdict: Wolves draw no bet

Best Odds: 5/2

Bookmaker: Bet365

Two sides who came crashing out of the EFL Cup in midweek, Arsenal and Wolves will turn their attention back to Premier League duties when they meet at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal

Throwing away a pair of two-goal leads at Anfield in their 5-5 thriller at Anfield on Wednesday and watching Liverpool clinch a spot in the last-eight of this year’s EFL Cup, the mood around North London remains incredibly fragile. Now winning just one of their last four matches across all competitions, a run highlighted by a 1-0 defeat away at Bramall Lane last month, the pressure is really starting to mount on former PSG boss Unai Emery. Along with shipping five against Liverpool’s second-string on Wednesday night, there is no doubt that fans around the Emirates will be most concerned by their side’s continued issues at the back. Also throwing away a two-goal lead at home to Crystal Palace last weekend, the Gunners have now shipped nine goals in their last three matches across all formats. Even more worrying for Saturday’s hosts, Arsenal have recorded just a single Premier League victory in their last 11 appearances, a run that has seen them ship a pair of goals against Palace, Watford, and Aston Villa.

Team News

Arsenal’s under-fire captain Granit Xhaka has been left out of the squad to face Wolves following his show of dissent to supporters last weekend. Mesut Ozil could keep his place after impressing against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.

Wolves

As for the visitors, while Wolves may have also seen their bitter Midlands rivals Aston Villa knock them out the EFL Cup in midweek, Head Coach Nuno Espírito Santo has plenty of positives to take away entering November. On the verge of securing a spot in the knockout stage of this year’s Europa League, the Oranges are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches, a run that was highlighted by their famous 2-0 win away at Manchester City prior to the international break. Really showing some vast improvements after opening the 2019/2020 campaign, Saturday’s guests now have their sights firmly set on breaking into the top half of the table for the first time since August. Enjoying their brightest run of the season so far, Wolves will also travel to the Emirates boosted by their most recent meeting against the Gunners. When the two sides met back in April, Santo’s side came away with a very eye-catching 3-1 victory.

Team News

Wolves defender Willy Boly has had surgery on his broken left calf bone. Nuno Espirito Santo is likely to revert to the side that faced Newcastle last weekend, having made 11 changes in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides met back in April, Wolves picked up a 3-1 win at Molineux.
• The last two meetings between Arsenal and Wolves at the Emirates have ended with a score of 1-1.
• Arsenal have recorded just a single Premier League clean sheet in their last seven matches.
• The Reds have also conceded two or more goals in each of their last three appearances.
• Wolves have lost just one of their last six matches on the road across all competitions.

Conclusion

While Arsenal might open Saturday’s contest as a favorite with the bookmakers, there is no doubt that Wolves should see this as a golden opportunity to capitalize on Unai Emery’s struggles. With the Gunners so publicly dealing with some ongoing defensive issues and Wolves picking up a 3-1 victory the last time the two sides met, don’t be surprised to see the Oranges leave North London with all three points this weekend.

Verdict: Wolves draw no bet

Best Odds: 5/2

Bookmaker: Bet365