Arsenal visits Molineux on Wednesday night, looking to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
Currently, Arsenal leads by four points over second-placed Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s team is aiming to take advantage of a match rescheduled from next month’s Carabao Cup final weekend, where Arsenal will face City on March 22, 2026. After a disappointing 1–1 draw at Brentford last Thursday, Arsenal is eager to regain their sharpness.
Wolves have had a tough season, sitting at the bottom of the table with only nine points from 26 matches. However, they gained confidence with a recent FA Cup victory. In their earlier encounter this season, Wolves nearly upset Arsenal, losing 2–1 due to a late own goal.
Wolves vs Arsenal – Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
- Referee: Paul Tierney
- VAR: Michael Salisbury
- Last Meeting: Arsenal 2–1 Wolves (13 Dec 2025), Premier League
Team Updates
Wolves
Rob Edwards plans to make changes to his starting lineup after a physically draining FA Cup match. Hwang Hee-chan is out for several weeks due to a calf injury, and Toti Gomes is also expected to miss the game as he recovers from a hamstring issue. This could mean returns for José Sá, Matt Doherty, and Hugo Bueno. Midfielder Andre’s fitness will be evaluated due to a calf problem.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta shared a mixed injury update. Captain Martin Ødegaard (knee) and Kai Havertz (muscle) are unavailable for this match but are hopeful to play in Sunday’s North London derby. Mikel Merino (foot) continues to be a long-term absentee. On a positive note, Riccardo Calafiori and Ben White are expected to return to the squad after recovering from injuries, and Bukayo Saka will start his second consecutive game following a hip issue.
Recent Form
Wolves
Wolves have shown slight improvement recently, earning a point against Nottingham Forest and winning their FA Cup match. However, they have lost 10 of their 13 Premier League home games this season (W1 D2). They have struggled to score, failing to net in 14 league matches—more than any other team. Still, Wolves have had moments of surprise, including a win over Manchester City earlier in the season.
Arsenal
Arsenal is currently the strongest away team in the league, having won nine of their 11 Premier League matches at Molineux, boasting an 82% win rate against teams they’ve faced at least 10 times away. They have scored in every one of their last 36 matches against Wolves and have won all eight Wednesday games across competitions this season.
Expected Lineups
Wolves Predicted XI: Sa; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Krejci; R. Gomes, A. Gomes, Mane, J. Gomes, H. Bueno; Armstrong, Arokodare
Arsenal Predicted XI: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard
Where to Watch Wolves vs Arsenal
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 19:30 GMT.
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