Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Arsenal in the Premier League today.
Wolves will have Julen Lopetegui in the dugout after this fixture, but Steve Davis remains in charge for this final top-flight game before the winter break for the World Cup. The former Sevilla boss will have his work cut out to salvage the campaign, with Wolves rock bottom ahead of kick-off and with clear issues in attack - they’ve scored just eight in 14 games so far.
At the other end of the table, the Gunners lead the way and can go five points clear if they win tonight, following Man City’s surprise defeat to Bournemouth earlier on. With Mikel Arteta’s side having conceded only 11 so far in their 13 games, they’ll be hopeful of extending the gap at the top and they already know they’ll be first until Boxing Day at the earliest.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
That's all from us, we hope you enjoyed the game. Until next time, goodbye!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
A seventh defeat in nine games leaves Wolves in last place going into the World Cup, and new boss Julen Lopetegui has plenty of work to do over the break in order for the side to recover. They're four points clear of safety after 15 games, which despite being bleak, is far from an insurmountable task. Arsenal, meanwhile, are five clear at the summit, and head into the remainder of the season as the team to beat. Could the Gunners' first title win since 2004 really be on the cards?
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Odegaard managed three shots on target, scoring Arsenal's match-winning goals with two of them. The Norwegian was busy in the middle of the park, winning possession seven times, one of which came in Wolves' own defensive third. He made a sole tackle, but also conceded two free-kicks, giving a reflection on how scrappy and competitive the midfield battle was at Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Arsenal
Two second-half goals from captain Martin Odegaard seal the win for Arsenal, which sends them five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table! Odegaard's opening strike, a tap in from inches out, didn't exactly open the floodgates, but Wolves did have chances of their own through Guedes and Podence. Odegaard smashed in a second late in the game though, consigning the hosts to being bottom of the table at Christmas; a table that his Gunners will be sitting on top of over the World Cup break.
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