Wolves vs Arsenal live: Gunners drop points in Premier League title race after late equaliser from hosts
Wolves 2-2 Arsenal: Tom Edozie was the hero for Wolves with a stoppage time strike
Arsenal failed to weather a spirited fightback from Wolves and slipped to a 2-2 draw at Molineux having surrendered a two-goal lead against the Premier League’s bottom placed side.
The Gunners played this midweek match ahead of the weekend’s fixtures and managed to assert some pressure on the chasing Manchester City by earning a point and increasing the gap to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Bukayo Saka helped by ending his 15-game run without a goal and nodding the Gunners ahead inside the first few minutes of the game. Playing as the No. 10, Saka drifted into the box and glanced in Declan Rice’s cross.
Wolves responded well. They kept Arsenal at bay even managing to apply a bit of pressure in the second half. However, Piero Hincapie nipped in behind to double Arsenal’s lead for a goal that was initially ruled out.
Hugo Bueno then curled in a goal for the hosts which added an extra layer of tension to the closing stages as Arsenal employed dark tactics and game management. It wasn’t enough though as Tom Edozie came off the bench to latch onto a David Raya fumble and blast in an equaliser.
Relive the action from Molineux in our live blog below:
Edozie on his goal:
"The ball dropped to me and just trying to keep it as low as people and just as hard as I can. They couldn't stop it, so it was my goal.
"Nothing was really going through my head, it was just loads of different emotions. I was so happy to be there when fans were cheering. Something I dream of."
Reaction from Wolves goalscorer Tom Edozie
The debutant told BBC Match of the Day: "It's a dream come true. Getting my debut is one thing and then scoring on my debut is another. Just so thankful, just so happy.
"100 per cent, I'll take the goal. Definitely my goal.
"As I was watching the game I saw the game becoming a bit tense and we had more control of the ball than before so I knew that going into the last couple minutes of the game it was going to be more end-to-end, so I just tried to do as best as I can. Luckily I scored."
Reaction from Paul Merson on Sky Sports
The former Arsenal midfielder said: “I know Arsenal have been in this position three times before but it might never happen again.
“Now, all of a sudden, it's out of their hands after being so many points clear.”
Who do Man City play next?
Manchester City will have the chance to properly assert pressure on Arsenal this weekend.
They face Newcastle in the late kick off (8pm) on Saturday and should they win they will cut the gap to Arsenal to two points.
The Gunners then face Tottenham on Sunday in what will be Igor Tudor’s first game in charge of Spurs.
Arsenal's remaining fixtures
11 matches left for Arsenal and there are a few sticky ones coming up.
Sunday’s north London derby is now massive for them. They need to win to rebuild the confidence.
Here’s how Arsenal’s run in looks:
Sunday v Tottenham (away)
01 March v Chelsea (home)
04 March v Brighton (away)
15 March v Everton (home)
11 April v Bournemouth (home)
18 April v Man City (away)
25 April v Newcastle (home)
02 May v Fulham (home)
09 May v West Ham (away)
17 May v Burnley (home)
24 May v Crystal Palace (away)
Wolves force draw with Arsenal after late equaliser
2026 hasn't been great for Arsenal
Arsenal have been stumbling through the league since the turn of the year.
In 2026 they have played eight league games with three wins, four draws and one defeat.
That’s a total of 13 points won from a possible 24 and there lead over Man City has dwindled.
Is the title still in Arsenal's hands?
No.
They’ve extended their lead over Manchester City to five points but they’ve played a game more than their rivals.
What that means is that if Man City win the rest of their games, including one against Arsenal, they will overturn the deficit and claim the title.
A bad night for the Gunners but there’s a long way to go in the season yet.
FT Wolves 2-2 Arsenal
There’s a bit of argy bargy after the final whistle with Gabriel Jesus pushing Yerson Mosquera to the ground.
Arsenal’s frustration is boiling over as the players square off and then leave the pitch.
Declan Rice looks livid. He cannot believe Arsenal haven’t claimed all three points and rightfully ignores the squabbling on the pitch and heads over to the dugouts.
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