Both Wolves and Arsenal, managed by two efficient managers, have found their rhythm in the Premier League and have always come close to making it to the top four. Considering the fact that every club is aiming for the top four, it is fair to say that nothing can be predicted and it is safe to wait till the end of the season to see who lies where. 

So if you’re a supporter of Wolves or Arsenal, forget about the top four and focus on this fixture which will certainly be an epic. Moreover, read the following preview as it goes into detail to help you understand all that may or may not happen.

We are at matchday 24 of 38

So far we have witnessed some classic games and heartbreaking moments that tend to be the complete package provided by the Premier League. While postponements are always around the corner, the league has managed to control the schedule and provide us with fixtures every other week.

And to top it all, we have games from matchday 24, including Manchester City vs Brentford, Liverpool vs Leicester City and more. But for now, let’s focus on Wolves taking on the Gunners.

Date and Venue

Wolves vs Arsenal is going to be held on the 11th of February 2022 at the Molineux Stadium. 

Assessing the game 

The new age Wolves

Be their performances against the big six or any other club in the Premier League, Wolves have looked different from what they were before. Bruno Lage has taken the team towards a different style of play which is turning heads and taking the team forward. One of the prime examples of the same were their games against Manchester United and Liverpool. 

While against United it was Wolves who were calling the shots, against Liverpool, they were saving all the shots. Yes, that’s right. Wolves are turning out to be a solid Premier League team that scores important goals and does not concede any. 

The Gunners of the 2021-22 Campaign 

While we praise the Wolves, let’s not forget how the Gunners turned things around and become a prolific Premier League. While nobody considered them to reach anywhere in the league after their opening three defeats, including the ones exploring football betting, Arteta turned his side around and made them the real Gunners. 

Their game against Manchester City, in the reverse fixture, made all the difference and showcased how they have improved as the season progressed. So if Arteta wants to keep the fans by his side, he needs a top-four spot and thus will have to get all the three points that he could possibly get. 

The attacking talent 

Considering the fact that Wolves concede fewer goals and the fact that Arsenal has a good centre-back partnership, the pressure is on the attacking talent of each team. Raúl Jiménez, João Moutinho, Bukayo Saka. Martin Ødegaard and so on are some of the big names that will have to carry the attack to the opponent’s box. 

These players, who are known to create chances and utilise them as soon as possible, need to bring their A-game to this clash and make use of everything that they have at their disposal. Moreover, the Wolves formation in defence or the pairing of Gabrial and Ben White need to be alert to the possibility that a goal is bound to be scored. 

The Bruno Lage effect 

Wolves are certainly feeling the Bruno Lage effect as progress under the Portuguese coach is quite visible. Lage, who has previously won a league title and a Super Cup, understands the playing conditions of the Premier League and his tactics are gaining momentum in England. 

Lage has a famous habit of using his wide forwards and encouraging them to cut from the inside and thanks to that, Wolves are always on the attack. While they might have preferred to score a few more goals, they don’t concede too many goals, which is another reason why Lage’s tactics are working. 

So the fixture is always going to be a tough one for either of the teams because Mikel Arteta is also turning out to bring some form of effect into the league with his famous tactics. So who will win when these coaches begin a game of chess? Question yourself and if you have the answer, consider BritainBet because we have the options. 

Wolves vs Arsenal: Head-to-head

Wolves and Arsenal have played a total of 14 games where 3 have ended as draws. While Arsenal holds the lead, they are yet to face Wolves under Bruno Lage.

Notable games

• Wolves vs Arsenal 2-1
  • Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton 
  • 2nd February 2021

The Gunners last visit to Molineaux wasn’t a sweet one as they saw two bookies and 2 goals being passed through the net. 

• Wolves vs Arsenal - 0-2
  • Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton 
  • 4th July 2020

Arsenal got the better of Wolves at their home ground when Saka and Lacazatte decided to join the party with two goals each. Moreover, this is Arsenal’s only win in their last five encounters against Wolves. 

• Wolves vs Arsenal 3-1
  • Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton 
  • 25th April 2019

Back in this fixture, Wolves managed to get another win and it also saw Diogo Jota play for Wolves and get on the scoresheet.