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Confirmed Wolves XI to face Arsenal – Vitor Pereira makes Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha decisions

Team news is in as Wolves welcome Arsenal to Molineux on matchday 23 of the Premier League season.

Having suffered three consecutive Premier League defeats, Wolves will be eager to get a result against Arsenal.

The Old Gold haven’t picked up a single point since the start of 2025, with Arsenal aiming to extend Vitor Pereira’s suffering on Saturday afternoon.

Most recently, Wolves lost 3-1 to Chelsea in a drama-enticing fixture in the capital, leading to Pereira calling out Matheus Cunha for his behaviour.

All eyes will be on the Brazilian as the Gunners visit Molineux, with Arsenal one of the many clubs that admire Cunha.

With things heating up at the bottom, Wolves’ attention will firmly be on the relegation zone, as Pereira needs to locate points very promptly. 

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
14 West HamWest Ham22 7 5 10 27 43 -16 26
15 TottenhamTottenham22 7 3 12 45 35 10 24
16 EvertonEverton21 4 8 9 18 28 -10 20
17 WolvesWolves22 4 4 14 32 51 -19 16
18 IpswichIpswich22 3 7 12 20 43 -23 16
19 LeicesterLeicester22 3 5 14 23 48 -25 14
20 SouthamptonSouthampton22 1 3 18 15 50 -35 6

Wolves team news vs Arsenal – Unchanged side after Chelsea defeat

Team news is in ahead of the blockbuster clash at Molineux and Pereira has surprisingly made no changes to his starting lineup. 

After Cunha disappointed Wolves fans against Chelsea, the transfer-linked forward will have the chance to right his wrongs, starting alongside Pablo Sarabia in attack. 

Another questionable figure in the starting lineup is Rayan Ait-Nouri, who was heavily criticised for his defensive work against Chelsea.

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There was an argument for Rodrigo Gomes to replace Ait-Nouri however, Pereira has stuck with the Algerian in the hope his performances improve.

One change to the squad comes as Toti Gomes returns to the bench after recovering from injury.

Wolves head-to-head against Arsenal

Wolves will be hoping for a result against Arsenal, which would mark the first points collected from the Gunners in almost four years.

GamesWinsDrawsLossesWin %
12532286525.6%
Wolves’ overall record against Arsenal

The head-to-head record between the two clubs won’t bring Pereira much confidence however, given Arsenal’s inconsistent start to 2025, the Old Gold must cling on to any hope.

With Arsenal challenging for the Premier League title and Wolves fighting relegation, the result could have a resounding impact on either team depending on the result.