Wolves vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Martin Odegaard sends Gunners top
Wolves 0-2 Arsenal: Odegaard wrapped up the win in stoppage time as the Gunners responded to back-to-back defeats
Goals from Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard gave Arsenal a gritty 2-0 win over Wolves that sent them back to the top of the Premier League table after a game that otherwise won’t live long in the memory.
Arsenal lead on 74 points, one point ahead of Manchester City, who have a game in hand having beaten Chelsea 1-0 earlier on Saturday to reach the FA Cup final. Liverpool are in third place on 71 points, also with a match in hand on the Gunners.
Trossard broke the deadlock just before the break after a scrappy first half, Wolves defender Santiago Bueno steering the ball into his path while trying to dispossess Gabriel Jesus and the Belgian lashed it into the net off the right-hand post.
Knocked out of the Champions League in the last eight by Bayern Munich in midweek, Arsenal dominated the second half but it took until the fifth minute of stoppage time for them to score again, through Odegaard from a tight angle.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Wolves have not increased their expected goals at all in the second half, with the hosts failing to register a shot of any kind. They’ve seen a lot less of the ball as well, which could prompt O’Neil into more changes with 20 minutes to go.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Sa is caught in two minds as he attempts to play it out from the back, giving it straight to Havertz instead. The Arsenal midfielder’s first touch lets him down as Santiago Bueno is able to regain possession near the touchline, but the centre-back hurriedly puts it out of play for an Arsenal throw.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Doyle hits a long pass over the top of the Arsenal defence for Chirewa, who goes down after a tussle with Saliba just outside the penalty area. Looking around for a free-kick, the Wolves forward is not happy to see the referee allowing play to continue, with the visitors able to clear their lines.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
As it stands, a win would send Arsenal to the top of the table by a single point, having played one match more than both Manchester City and Liverpool. The loss would not affect Wolves’ position in the table, though it would allow Fulham to catch them with a victory in their next fixture.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Odegaard drives a low shot towards goal from 24 yards away that fails to trouble Sa, with the effort rolling lazily past the byline for a Sa goal-kick.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Odegaard sends the free-kick in towards the penalty spot but Havertz is unable to get a flick-on towards goal, with Santiago Bueno behind him to clear his lines.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Play is stopped for a foul on Kiwior, with Lemina catching the defender in the head with an outstretched arm during an aerial duel. It’s a set-piece for Arsenal 30 yards from goal on the left wing.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Arsenal have registered three clean sheets in their last four Premier League matches, conceding in their most recent game against Aston Villa. Away from home the picture looks even better for Arteta’s side, as they have gone five-consecutive games in the league without allowing a goal away from the Emirates.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Rice plays a short pass to Odegaard, who holds the ball up to allow the England international to have a strike. Doyle is quick off his spot to make a block from close range, but the ricochet is met by a clever backheel flick from Trossard to keep it in Arsenal’s position. The play ends with Havertz meeting a chipped cross with an over-the-shoulder volley that finds the gloves of Sa.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Saka manages to bait Traore into a tackle, with the Wolves midfielder stepping into the tricky winger clumsily 20 yards from goal, sending him to the ground. It’s a free-kick for Arsenal in a dangerous position, with Odegaard and Rice standing over it.
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