rsenal are looking to avoid heading into the summer because of yet another disappointment as they host Wolves at the Emirates Stadium this weekend.
The Gunners’ title challenge has crumbled in tame fashion in recent weeks, with defeats to Brighton and Nottingham Forest that should ensure Manchester City are champions by at least ten points.
They are a very ready side for the summer and the new season, but Mikel Arteta’s side must first try to give Arsenal fans one last performance and a result to cheer on.
Wolves have secured the Premier League’s survival with free time and so have nothing to do on the final day of the season as they seek to cash in on Arsenal’s alarmingly declining performance levels.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Arsenal vs Wolves is scheduled to kick off at 4.30pm BST on Sunday 28 May 2023.
The Emirates Stadium in London will host.
Where to watch Arsenal vs Wolves
TV channel and live broadcast: The match was not chosen as one of three matches shown live on UK television on the final day of the season.
Match of the Day will have highlights on BBC One from 10.30pm on Sunday evening.
Live Blog: Follow all the action with standard sportsThe dedicated match blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings on the pitch.
Arsenal vs Wolves Team News
Oleksandr Zinchenko, William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli remain unavailable for Arsenal, but Arteta surely won’t go with the same formation and system that struggled so hard against Forest.
Ben White and Jakub Kiwior are set to return to more familiar roles, with only one of Thomas Partey and Jorginho likely to start in midfield. Granit Xhaka is expected to be involved for the last time as an Arsenal player, with the Gunners in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a summer move.
There are not believed to be any new injury concerns for Wolves, leaving Julen Lopetegui with a near-fit squad to choose from.
Diego Costa will be desperate to start up front on his return to London, while Adama Traore is close to starting and could cause plenty of problems for a vulnerable Arsenal defence.
Unavailable: Gabriel Martinelli is one of the injured Arsenal players
/ ReutersArsenal vs Wolves Prediction
Wolves’ only away win of 2023 came against Southampton, and they come up against an Arsenal side who, aside from their recent stumbles, have been incredibly impressive at the Emirates.
The Gunners seem a world away from the side that have ruled the Premier League for so much of the season, but they should still have enough of a following to complete the campaign successfully.
Arsenal win, 2-1.
Head-to-head history and results (h2h)
Arsenal win: 61
Prints: 28
Wolves wins: 32
Arsenal vs Wolves match odds
Arsenal win: 1/3
Draw: 9/2
Wolves to win: 13/2
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
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