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Wolves vs Arsenal Premier League preview: How to watch, lineups, top four & prediction

By Ross Kennerley

Wolverhampton Wanderers' English defender Conor Coady (L) greets Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Nick Potts / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by NICK POTTS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Wolverhampton Wanderers' English defender Conor Coady (L) greets Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta at the final whistle during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on February 2, 2021. (Photo by Nick Potts / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by NICK POTTS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 06: Takehiro Tomiyasu of Arsenal gestures during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 06, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) /

Arsenal Team News vs Wolves – Takehiro Tomiyasu Injury Scare

It was smiles all round in Dubai as the squad took part in some warm weather training before they hosted Reading in a behind-closed-doors friendly, with Arteta able to call upon a near fully fit squad.

With just 21 players, including three goalkeepers, in his group, the one absentee that could open the door for an academy star to come into the matchday squad is Takehiro Tomiyasu.

Out of action for a few weeks since injuring his calf in the Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool – a match he played the full 90 minutes in despite not having a single training session prior – the last thing Arsenal need now is for him to aggravate that issue. If he’s on the border, don’t risk him.

But that means Cedric plays, right? Ah, maybe not, then.

Two welcome returns to the side come in the form of Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey, with the midfield duo both having served their respective suspensions now and being available to play. They have to stay fit and disciplined.

As for the hosts, Wolves will continue to be without Pedro Neto, Willy Boly and Yerson Mosquera due to long-term injuries. The pairing of Jonny and Hee-Chan Hwang missed their FA Cup tie with Norwich but could be available to feature.

Two of their international stars, Romain Saiss and Raul Jimenez, missed that fourth round tie on account of their commitments around the globe, but should be available for Thursday.

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