Arsenal’s victory over Wolves in a thrilling Premier League encounter has set them atop the league table, four points ahead of second-place Manchester City.
The match, held at the Emirates Stadium, saw Mikel Arteta’s team take an early lead with goals from Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard within the first 13 minutes. Saka seized on a loose ball inside the Wolves box to score his eighth goal of the season, while Odegaard rounded off a slick team move involving Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Despite numerous opportunities, Arsenal was unable to secure a more comfortable lead. This allowed Wolves’ Matheus Cunha to set up a tense finish when he scored after a collision between Zinchenko and William Saliba.
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The final moments of the match were fraught with tension. Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah hit the post, and Wolves had a penalty appeal for handball turned down following a VAR check. However, Arsenal held on to their lead, securing a crucial victory in their Premier League campaign.