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Arsenal welcome Wolves to the Emirates tonight as they look to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.

The Gunners’ last top-flight result was a surprise last-gasp defeat to Aston Villa, narrowing their lead over Manchester City to just two points. But they bounced back in style with a composed 3-0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League, maintaining their perfect record in Europe this season and cementing their place as table toppers.

In-form Aston Villa proved tough opposition but Mikel Arteta will feel more relaxed hosting rock-bottom Wolves, who have just two points from 15 games and were hammered 4-1 by hit-and-miss Manchester United last time out.

Follow all the goals and latest updates from the Emirates below as Premier League leaders Arsenal take on Wolves

Arsenal v Wolves

A glimpse inside the Arsenal dressing room before kick-off:

Mikel Arteta arrives at the Emirates before kick-off (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

A look inside the home changing room (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

William Saliba is back in the starting line-up (Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere13 December 2025 19:36

Bleak outlook for struggling Wolves

Derby's low points record has stood for the best part of 20 years, but Wolves' troubles point to a recent trend in England's top flight.

Southampton was relegated last year with the second worst points total of 12 points. It took an unlikely draw against Man City in the third to last game of the season to avoid equaling Derby's total.

Sheffield United has the fourth-lowest points total — 16 — recorded in the 23-24 campaign.

Derby also has the record fewest wins in a Premier League season, with just one in that 2007-8 campaign.

Wolves are currently 13 points adrift of safety with a goal difference of -25, but defender Emmanuel Agbadou insisted this week: "we're not going to give up."

"We're going to try to give everything to at least finish our season well," he said.