Two minutes into the match, Zinchenko orchestrated a brilliant play down the wing, executing a delightful one-two with Jesus before delivering a precise pass to Odegaard at the edge of the box. The Gunners surged to a 2-0 lead, setting the stage for what seemed to be another dominant second-half performance.
Trossard had an opportunity to make it three, but Sa thwarted his attempt, and the Wolves goalkeeper succumbed to injury, leading to Bentley’s EPL debut this season as his replacement.
Arsenal, coming off a commanding victory over Lens, opted for minimal changes in their lineup for the second half, with only Havertz making way for Trossard in midfield. Despite the halftime lead, the players displayed an eagerness to replicate the earlier dominance, initiating a relentless assault.
Within the first ten minutes, a seamless exchange of passes between Jesus and Saka outside the box allowed the starboy to navigate into the penalty area, leaving Sa helpless against his close-range strike. Arsenal, maintaining their attacking intent, pressed for another goal, requiring resilient defending from Wolves.
Wolves managed to breach the Arsenal area after thirty minutes of play, but their attempt was blocked. The possibility of a penalty for Arsenal arose, prompting VAR scrutiny and eliciting displeasure from both sets of fans. Despite seven minutes of added time, the first half concluded with Arsenal leading 2-0.
Anticipating potential fatigue, Arteta opted for player rotation and a more measured approach in the second half. The game took on a scrappier demeanor, and Arteta made strategic substitutions, bringing in Nketiah for Jesus in the 67th minute. William Saliba received the game’s first yellow card.
Arteta further tinkered with the lineup, introducing Jorginho for Saka and Kiwior for Odegaard as Arsenal sought to preserve their lead.
Wolves faced several VAR checks, but nothing contentious emerged. Arsenal, with a 10-man defense in the closing stages, secured a crucial 3 points, with Raya making a pivotal save. The victory extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the tableto 4 points.
