Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations undergo a setback after a irritating 2-2 draw towards bottom-of-the-table Wolves at Molineux. The Gunners led comfortably at 2-0 however conceded twice late on, permitting Manchester Metropolis to shut the hole with a recreation in hand.
Early Dominance Turns to Late Drama
Arsenal take the lead after simply 5 minutes when Bukayo Saka heads residence Declan Rice’s exact cross by way of goalkeeper Jose Sa’s legs. Saka, deployed in a central No. 10 position resulting from accidents, impresses together with his roaming play, driving runs, and key passes.
Piero Hincapie doubles the benefit simply earlier than the hour mark, scoring his first objective for the membership with a scientific end from Gabriel’s threaded move. VAR confirms the objective, with Hugo Bueno deemed onside. Arsenal’s protection, led by Gabriel and Hincapie, seems strong early on.
Wolves Mount Beautiful Comeback
Wolves pull one again with a second of brilliance from Hugo Bueno, who curls a shocking effort into the web. The sport intensifies as tempers flare—Gabriel Jesus shoves Yerson Mosquera, sparking a skirmish.
Within the fourth minute of added time, teenage substitute Tom Edozie scores on his Premier League debut. David Raya spills a ball supposed for Gabriel, and Edozie’s shot deflects off Riccardo Calafiori into the web. Arsenal gamers hunch to the turf, surprised by the late equalizer.
Arteta’s Frustration Boils Over
Mikel Arteta cuts a drenched and livid determine on the touchline, raging on the second-half errors. Put up-match, he admits bluntly: “It was one after the opposite, to be honest. It was a second after one other second after one other second.”
Declan Rice remonstrates with teammates amid the mounting errors. Arsenal stay 5 factors clear on the high however now face stress, with Metropolis poised to path by simply two factors.
Saka Thrives Amid Damage Disaster
With Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Mikel Merino sidelined, Saka prospers centrally, drifting huge at instances and creating possibilities. He exits after a heavy problem, seemingly as a precaution following a current hip challenge.
Viktor Gyokeres struggles upfront, managing solely eight objectives this season. Havertz’s potential return for the North London derby provides hope to halt the hunch.
Match Details
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-4-2-1): Sa; Mosquera, S Bueno, Krejci; Tchatchoua (R Gomes 70), A Gomes (Arokodare 22), Andre, H Bueno; Mane, Bellegarde (Edozie 83); Armstrong. Supervisor: R Edwards.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Madueke (Eze 65), Saka (Trossard 73), Martinelli; Gyokeres (Jesus 65). Supervisor: M Arteta.
Referee: P Tierney. Attendance: 29,843.
