Arsenal vs Wolves LIVE: Latest Premier League result and reaction after Havertz and Saka score for Gunners

The Gunners, who hope to win the title this year, kick off their league campaign hosting Gary O’Neil’s side

Kai Havertz scores early for Arsenal against Wolves (REUTERS)

Arsenal start the new Premier League campaign playing host to Wolverhampton Wanderers with the aim of improving on their second place finish last season and lift the trophy.

Mikel Arteta’s side finished just two points behind reigning champions Manchester City but took the title race down to the final week which was a signal that they have the capability to challenge Pep Guardiola’s serial winners for the duration of the campaign.

The Gunners have been active in the transfer market this summer, confirming the permanent move of goalkeeper David Raya and bringing in Riccardo Calafiori who should bring extra stability to an already solid defensive line. It’s been a window of slow evolution for Arsenal who will be hoping a positive pre-season translates to success in the league.

For their part, Wolves have parted ways with influential winger Pedro Neto but Gary O’Neil’s side performed well in 2023/24 finishing 14th without too much discomfort. They’ll be hoping for a higher finish this time around and a good result against Arsenal will send them on their way.

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Arsenal vs Wolves

• Arsenal host Wolves in the Premier League with kick off at 3pm
• The Gunners hope to start the season with a win as they look to challenge Manchester City for the title
• Why isn’t Arsenal vs Wolves on TV?
• Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz
• Wolves XI: Sa, Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Bellegarde, Lemina, J Gomes, R Gomes, Hwang, Strand Larsen
• 26’ GOAL! Havertz nods past Sa after brilliant Saka cross (ARS 1-0 WOL)
• 74’ GOAL! Saka cuts in and fires his trademark shot past Jose Sa (ARS 2-0 WOL)

[17 August 2024 16:40 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 2-0 Wolves

80 mins: Arsenal bring off Saka for Leandro Trossard, while Wolves brought on Daniel Podence for Rodrigo Gomes earlier.

[17 August 2024 16:38 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 2-0 Wolves

77 mins: It seems like that is game over for Wolves, and though they did have a 10-minute spell of great possession and attacking intent, it looks like they’ll leave the Emirates with nothing.

Arsenal attack again but Havertz has a shot blocked as he tries to emulate Saka’s effort.

[17 August 2024 16:33 · Chris Wilson]

GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Wolves

73 mins: GOAL! The Saka special.

Arsenal take a free-kick quickly, and they ship it to Saka on the edge of the box. He cuts back, drives inside and unleashes his trademark low shot, and it flies past Jose Sa for 2-0!

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[17 August 2024 16:32 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

73 mins: Arsenal seem to have weathered that Wolves attacking storm, and have begun to start creating opportunities of their own almost at will.

[17 August 2024 16:29 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

70 mins: A powerful drive from distance from Odegaard forces an Arsenal corner. Timber unleashes a shot from distance after receiving the corner near the edge of the box, but it is deflected over.

[17 August 2024 16:27 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

68 mins: Almost a huge mistake from Saliba as he accidentally lays off a pass straight to Cunha, but the Brazilian can only direct his shot straight at Raya.

Zinchenko is replaced by Jurrien Timber for the hosts.

[17 August 2024 16:26 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

67 mins: The Emirates crowd is a little unsettled as Wolves continue to attack, with their latest effort being a cross flashed across the goal. Moments later, there’s some respite for Arsenal as Raya collects a low cross.

[17 August 2024 16:24 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

65 mins: Wolves come again on the attack, and some sustained possession ends with a corner as Mosquera’s corner is put behind.

Rodrigo Gomes takes it, but it’s a poor delivery and easily cleared.

[17 August 2024 16:21 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

62 mins: Wolves are certainly providing more attacking threat than they did in the first half, and Ait-Nouri fires narrowly wide from distance after Partey was guilty of not being alert enough in possession.

[17 August 2024 16:20 · Chris Wilson]

Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

60 mins: Arsenal continued to attack after that Partey chance as they were turning the screw just before Saka makes a foul as he tried to regain the ball on the edge of the Wolves box. He’s then booked for kicking the ball away.