Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Match Preview
A classic “David vs Goliath” battle takes place at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, 13 December 2025. Arsenal sit top of the Premier League table with 33 points, despite a blip against Aston Villa last weekend. They are the league’s top scorers and best defense. Wolverhampton Wanderers, meanwhile, are enduring a nightmare campaign. Rock bottom (20th) with just 2 points and a -25 goal difference, Wolves are yet to win a single game this season. Arsenal will view this as a must-win to maintain their title charge; Wolves are simply fighting for survival.
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Match Info
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 16)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London (Capacity: 60,704)
- Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
- Kickoff: 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 20:30 IST
- Referee: Robert Jones (ENG)
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Match Stakes
Arsenal (1st — 33 pts):
- Win → Consolidates 1st place; maintains gap over Man City/Liverpool
- Draw → Massive missed opportunity against the league’s worst team
- Loss → Shock of the season; allows rivals to seize the top spot
Wolves (20th — 2 pts):
- Win → Historic upset; first win of the season and a huge morale boost
- Draw → A heroic point at the home of the champions-elect
- Loss → Remains winless; relegation fears deepen significantly
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Team News
Arsenal:
- Tomiyasu T. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Tierney K. — Out (Hamstring)
- Calafiori R. — Questionable (Knock)
Wolves:
- Kalajdzic S. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Mosquera Y. — Out (Muscle Injury)
- Traore B. — Questionable (Fitness)
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Arsenal
- 06/12 — 1–2 vs Aston Villa (PL)
- 04/12 — 2–0 vs Brentford (PL)
- 30/11 — 1–1 vs Chelsea (PL)
- 27/11 — 3–1 vs Bayern Munich (UCL)
- 23/11 — 4–1 vs Tottenham (PL)
Wolves
- 09/12 — 1–4 vs Manchester Utd (PL)
- 04/12 — 0–1 vs Nottingham Forest (PL)
- 30/11 — 0–1 vs Aston Villa (PL)
- 22/11 — 0–2 vs Crystal Palace (PL)
- 09/11 — 0–3 vs Chelsea (PL)
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 25/01/2025 — Wolves 0–1 Arsenal (PL)
- 17/08/2024 — Arsenal 2–0 Wolves (PL)
- 21/04/2024 — Wolves 0–2 Arsenal (PL)
- 02/12/2023 — Arsenal 2–1 Wolves (PL)
- 28/05/2023 — Arsenal 5–0 Wolves (PL)
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber; Odegaard, Rice, Merino; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli
Wolves (3-5-2)
Johnstone; Semedo, Dawson, Toti; Doherty, Andre, Gomes, Lemina, Ait-Nouri; Cunha, Larsen
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Impact Bench
Arsenal: Trossard (Late goals), Jesus (Energy), Nwaneri (Youth spark)
Wolves: Guedes (Counter-attack threat), Bellegarde (Ball carrying)
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Tactical Analysis
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s side will dominate possession (likely 70%+) and camp in the Wolves half. With Wolves likely to sit in a deep 5-3-2 block, the key for Arsenal will be the quick interplay between Odegaard and Saka on the right to dismantle the low block. Arsenal’s set-pieces (corners from Rice/Saka) will also be a major weapon against a Wolves defense that has leaked 33 goals.
Wolves
Gary O’Neil’s men have been porous defensively and toothless in attack. Their only hope lies in absorbing immense pressure and hitting Arsenal on the break via Matheus Cunha or Strand Larsen. However, their transition play has been slow this season. They must crowd the central areas to stop Odegaard but risk leaving the wings open for Martinelli and Saka to exploit.
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Key Battles
- Saka vs Ait-Nouri — arguably the most exciting duel on the pitch
- Saliba vs Larsen — physical battle for long balls
- Odegaard vs Lemina — can Wolves stop the Arsenal captain?
- Havertz vs Dawson — movement vs experience
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Spotlight Players
Arsenal — Bukayo Saka
The winger is in electric form. Against a Wolves defense that struggles with pace out wide, Saka will look to isolate the wing-backs and cut inside. Expect him to be involved in the goals.
Wolves — Matheus Cunha
If Wolves are to score, it will likely come through him. He is the only player showing flashes of quality in a dismal season. He needs to hold the ball up and buy fouls to relieve pressure on his defense.
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Prediction
Arsenal 4–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
This is a mismatch on paper and on the pitch. Arsenal are scoring for fun, while Wolves cannot stop conceding. A comfortable, high-scoring victory for the Gunners is the most logical outcome as they look to boost their goal difference further.
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Betting Insights
- Arsenal to Win (-2 Handicap) — Likely
- Over 3.5 Goals — Yes
- Bukayo Saka to Score or Assist — High Value
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Where to Watch
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League
- USA: Peacock, NBC Sports
- International: Star Sports (India), Optus Sport (Australia)
Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — FAQs
Q: When is the Arsenal vs Wolves match?
A: The match kicks off on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 15:00 GMT.
Q: Where is the match being played?
A: It will be played at the Emirates Stadium in London.
Q: Is Arsenal missing any key players?
A: Takehiro Tomiyasu and Kieran Tierney are ruled out, but the main starting XI is fit.
Q: Have Wolves won a game this season?
A: No. Wolves are currently winless after 15 matches (0 Wins, 2 Draws, 13 Losses).
Q: Who is the referee?
A: Robert Jones will officiate the match.
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