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Arsenal start the new Premier League campaign playing host to Wolverhampton Wanderers with the aim of improving on their second place finish last season and lift the trophy.
Mikel Arteta’s side finished just two points behind reigning champions Manchester City but took the title race down to the final week which was a signal that they have the capability to challenge Pep Guardiola’s serial winners for the duration of the campaign.
The Gunners have been active in the transfer market this summer, confirming the permanent move of goalkeeper David Raya and bringing in Riccardo Calafiori who should bring extra stability to an already solid defensive line. It’s been a window of slow evolution for Arsenal who will be hoping a positive pre-season translates to success in the league.
For their part, Wolves have parted ways with influential winger Pedro Neto but Gary O’Neil’s side performed well in 2023/24 finishing 14th without too much discomfort. They’ll be hoping for a higher finish this time around and a good result against Arsenal will send them on their way.
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Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
95 mins: It’s been Wolves mainly on the attack as the match comes to an end, but Arsenal have closed the door easily.
The referee blows the whistle for full-time and Mikel Arteta’s side begin the season with three points at home!
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:54
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
93 mins: Not a lot happening now as Arsenal look to close the game out. Cunha clips a lovely cross in though, and Sarabia pings a lovely volley that is too close to Raya.
Arsenal eventually clear the corner though.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:53
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
91 mins: There’ll be five minutes of added time at the Emirates, as Trossard delivers the eighth Arsenal corner. It’s another that’s headed out and then cleared.
Chiquinho clips a ball towards the back post but the attempted header back across goal is instead put over the bar.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:51
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
89 mins: Martinelli can’t deliver the cross on the counter but he does win the foul from Chiquinho.
Odegaard delivers, but it’s headed away, before Martinelli wins a corner after he’s tackled in the box.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:49
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
88 mins: Wolves fans think they have a shout for a penalty as Hwang goes down under the challenge from Timber, but nothing doing for the referee.
Jesus is booked moments later for remonstrating with the ref.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:47
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
85 mins: Raya collects the Wolves delivery and Arsenal clear. It’s a first involvement for Jesus, as he collects near halfway before skipping past two challenges, but he’s forced to recycle possession.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:45
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
83 mins: Partey is penalised for a foul and Wolves may have a chance with the free-kick.
Gary O’Neill makes three changes – Chiquinho, Sarabia and Dawson come on for Ait-Nouri, Gomes and Strand Larsen.
Gabriel Jesus replaces Declan Rice for the Gunners.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:42
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
80 mins: Arsenal bring off Saka for Leandro Trossard, while Wolves brought on Daniel Podence for Rodrigo Gomes earlier.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:40
Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
77 mins: It seems like that is game over for Wolves, and though they did have a 10-minute spell of great possession and attacking intent, it looks like they’ll leave the Emirates with nothing.
Arsenal attack again but Havertz has a shot blocked as he tries to emulate Saka’s effort.
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:38
GOAL! Arsenal 2-0 Wolves
73 mins: GOAL! The Saka special.
Arsenal take a free-kick quickly, and they ship it to Saka on the edge of the box. He cuts back, drives inside and unleashes his trademark low shot, and it flies past Jose Sa for 2-0!
Chris Wilson17 August 2024 16:33