Arsenal vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 2023-24 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueArsenal hold nerve to beat Wolves 2-1, go four points clear
Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League as goals by Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard fired them to a 2-1 victory over Wolves.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 5': Delay in match (Arsenal).
- 5': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 6': Goal! Arsenal 1, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Takehiro Tomiyasu.
- 10': Foul by Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal).
- 10': Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Goal! Arsenal 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Oleksandr Zinchenko.
- 14': Delay in match because of an injury José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 15': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 18': Offside, Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus is caught offside.
- 20': Attempt saved. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard with a cross.
- 21': Foul by Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 21': Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Tommy Doyle (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 21': Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 22': Delay in match because of an injury José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 23': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dan Bentley replaces José Sá because of an injury.
- 23': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 25': Hand ball by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 25': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 26': Foul by Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 26': Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 27': Attempt blocked. Declan Rice (Arsenal) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
- 27': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Matheus Cunha.
- 28': Foul by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
- 28': Maximilian Kilman (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Attempt missed. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Hugo Bueno with a cross.
- 33': Foul by Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal).
- 33': Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 33': Attempt missed. Toti Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tommy Doyle with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 37': Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal) hits the right post with a right footed shot from the left side of the box. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 37': Attempt blocked. Declan Rice (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Leandro Trossard.
- 37': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Tommy Doyle.
- 38': Attempt missed. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross following a corner.
- 38': Attempt missed. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Gabriel Magalhães.
- 39': Delay in match because of an injury Maximilian Kilman (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 42': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 7 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': Foul by Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal).
- 45'+2': Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+3': Attempt saved. Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
- 45'+6': Attempt missed. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
- 45'+7': Foul by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).
- 45'+7': Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 45'+8': Declan Rice (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+8': Foul by Craig Dawson (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 45'+8': First Half ends, Arsenal 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Arsenal 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.
- 50': Attempt missed. Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.
- 52': Offside, Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus is caught offside.
- 53': Attempt saved. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner.
- 53': Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 53': Foul by Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 58': Attempt missed. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Bukayo Saka.
- 62': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Matt Doherty replaces Hugo Bueno.
- 63': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Pablo Sarabia replaces Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
- 64': Attempt missed. Declan Rice (Arsenal) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
- 67': Substitution, Arsenal. Eddie Nketiah replaces Gabriel Jesus.
- 68': Foul by William Saliba (Arsenal).
- 68': Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': William Saliba (Arsenal) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Hand ball by Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
- 74': Foul by Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal).
- 74': Nélson Semedo (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal).
- 74': Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 75': Attempt missed. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) left footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
- 76': Foul by Leandro Trossard (Arsenal).
- 76': Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 78': Substitution, Arsenal. Kai Havertz replaces Gabriel Martinelli.
- 78': Delay in match because of an injury Takehiro Tomiyasu (Arsenal).
- 79': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 79': Substitution, Arsenal. Ben White replaces Takehiro Tomiyasu because of an injury.
- 82': Attempt saved. Leandro Trossard (Arsenal) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard with a through ball.
- 82': Attempt saved. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal.
- 83': Attempt saved. Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Matt Doherty.
- 83': Offside, Arsenal. Bukayo Saka is caught offside.
- 86': Goal! Arsenal 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Nélson Semedo.
- 88': Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the centre of the box. Assisted by Martin Ødegaard with a through ball.
- 88': Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) has gone down, but the referee deems it simulation.
- 88': Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.
- 89': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Matt Doherty.
- 89': Corner, Arsenal. Conceded by Nélson Semedo.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Bukayo Saka with a cross.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 6 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Toti Gomes (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 90'+3': Substitution, Wolverhampton Wanderers. Sasa Kalajdzic replaces Tommy Doyle.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Arsenal. Jorginho replaces Martin Ødegaard.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Arsenal. Jakub Kiwior replaces Bukayo Saka.
- 90'+4': Foul by Sasa Kalajdzic (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 90'+4': Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+8': Foul by Sasa Kalajdzic (Wolverhampton Wanderers).
- 90'+8': William Saliba (Arsenal) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) is shown the yellow card.
- 90'+9': Second Half ends, Arsenal 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.
- 0': Match ends, Arsenal 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 1.
Statistics
 WOL |
ARS |
|
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 0 |
| 0 | Saves | 0 |
| 0 | Possession | 0 |
| 0 | SHOTS | 0 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 0 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,262
Venue: Emirates Stadium
Location: London, England
Attendance: 60,262
Premier League Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Liverpool | 3 | +4 | 9 |
| 3 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | +1 | 9 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | +6 | 7 |
Line-Ups
Arsenal (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 22 | David Raya (GK) |
| 6 | Gabriel Magalhães |
| 2 | William Saliba  |
| 35 | Oleksandr Zinchenko |
| 18 | Takehiro Tomiyasu |
| 41 | Declan Rice |
| 19 | Leandro Trossard |
| 8 | Martin Ødegaard |
| 9 | Gabriel Jesus |
| 11 | Gabriel Martinelli |
| 7 | Bukayo Saka |
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | José Sá (GK) |
| 15 | Craig Dawson |
| 24 | Toti Gomes |
| 23 | Max Kilman |
| 27 | Jean-Ricner Bellegarde |
| 6 | Boubacar Traoré |
| 20 | Tommy Doyle |
| 17 | Hugo Bueno |
| 22 | Nélson Semedo |
| 11 | Hwang Hee-Chan |
| 12 | Matheus Cunha |
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