Wolverhampton Wanderers will face Premier League leaders Arsenal this week at Molineux. With a tough season behind them, Wolves are seeking to build some momentum. Here’s the latest team news and our predicted lineup for Wolves.
Wolves Predicted Lineup as Molineux Hosts Arsenal
Recent Formation and Performance
Wolves have been using a 3-5-2 formation under manager Rob Edwards. In their last match, a 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town in the FA Cup, Sam Johnstone was in goal. The defense included Yerson Mosquera, Ladislav Krejč í, and Santiago Bueno.
The midfield consisted of Jackson Tchatchoua, Mateus Mané, David Møller Wolfe, João Gomes, and André. In attack, Tolu Arokodare and Adam Armstrong featured.
Form and Tactics
This season has seen Wolves struggle for points, accumulating only nine in 26 league matches. While scoring has been a challenge, their defense has improved, evident in their last two games where they kept clean sheets.
Facing Arsenal will be a different test as Mikel Arteta’s team tends to control possession and create opportunities from wide areas. Wolves might concede territory and aim to counterattack quickly using the speed of their wing-backs and Mateus Mané’s directness. Keeping compact lines between defense and midfield is key, and João Gomes alongside André will need to manage passing channels effectively to limit Arsenal’s playmakers.
Team News
In a recent press conference, Edwards noted:
“Several players are feeling the effects of recent games. We will make a few changes.”
Hwang Hee-chan continues to train alone and is unlikely to be ready for this match. Toti Gomes also remains out but is hopeful to return this weekend.
Wolves Predicted Lineup
José Sá
Yerson Mosquera
Ladislav Krejčí
Santiago Ignacio
Matt Doherty
André
Angel Gomes
João Gomes
Hugo López
Adam Armstrong
Tolu Arokodare