Arsenal They are still battling a number of injury problems as they prepare to return Premier League measures against the wolf this weekend
After a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on SaturdayThe Gunners returned to winning ways with a comfortable victory Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Mikel Arteta was able to welcome back Riccardo Calafiori and Ethan Navanieri to the squad and was among the remaining Italy internationals when his teenage star came off the bench to play the final half-hour in north London.
But Miles Lewis-Skelley became the latest Arsenal player to suffer through injury in that game, missing out on the squad for the draw against Villa.
Meanwhile, William Saliba has missed the last two games but Arteta had some encouraging words about the defender’s return this week.
Although the trip to Molineux may come too soon for him, the Gunners boss is confident he will be Available again to visit Manchester City on 2 February.
Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka is also on the side Gabriel Jesus Brazil international after anterior cruciate ligament surgery.
Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable.
Last weekend’s drop left Arsenal six points adrift of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand.
Arne Slott’s side host Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon with Nottingham Forest, away to Bournemouth, level on points with third-placed Arsenal.
Arsenal’s starting XI to face Wolves
Raya, Party, Timber, Gabriel, Calafiori, Odegaard, Rice, Merino, Martinelli, Havertz, Trossard
Where to watch Wolves vs Arsenal? Kick-off time and TV channel
Wolves v Arsenal kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 25th January.
Given the 3pm kick-off time, the match will not be broadcast live in the UK.
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