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Arsenal make a return to Premier League action with a trip to face bottom-placed Wolves in the league's sole midweek clash.
The Gunners managed a dominant 4-0 win over Wigan to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup last time out. First-half goals from Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, as well as an own goal, saw Mikel Arteta's side overcome the Latics with ease.
Wolves also tasted victory in the cup at the weekend, taking a slender 1-0 triumph from League Two side Grimsby Town as Santiago Bueno netted the winning goal in the second-half.
Ahead of Wednesday's encounter, Arsenal and Wolves find themselves in completely opposite situations going into the game. The Gunners have the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to seven points while the West Midlands side will be aiming to keep their incredibly slim hopes of survival alive.
Here's our preview of the Gunners' midweek trip to Wolves.
Wolves vs Arsenal: Preview, Prediction & Lineups
What time does Wolves vs Arsenal kick off?
Wolves vs Arsenal kicks off on Wednesday 18 February at 20:00 GMT.
- When is kick off? Wednesday 18 February, 2026
- What time is kick off? 20:00 GMT
- Where is it played? Molineux
- Referee: Paul Tierney
Wolves vs Arsenal head-to-head record
Club | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
Wolves | 32 | 28 | 67 |
Arsenal | 67 | 28 | 32 |
Wolves vs Arsenal last five meetings
Date | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|
13 December 2025 | Arsenal 2-1 Wolves | Premier League |
25 January 2025 | Wolves 0-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
17 August 2024 | Arsenal 2-0 Wolves | Premier League |
20 April 2024 | Wolves 0-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
2 December 2023 | Arsenal 2-1 Wolves | Premier League |
How to watch Wolves vs Arsenal
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Sky Sports Main Event |
Australia | Stan Sport |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada |
United States | Peacock |
Wolves team news
Hwang Hee-Chan will be absent for the visit of Arsenal as he remains out for several weeks with a calf injury. Toti Gomes also won't be able to make his comeback from a hamstring issue in time for tomorrow's clash.
After Rob Edwards rotated his side for the FA Cup trip to Grimsby, the likes of Jose Sa, Matt Doherty and Angel Gomes could all be in line to make a return to the starting lineup. Tolu Arokodare and Adam Armstrong are likely to lead the attack.
Predicted Wolves lineup vs Arsenal: Sa; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Krejci; R. Gomes, A. Gomes, Mane, J. Gomes, H. Bueno; Armstrong, Arokodare
Arsenal team news
Martin Ødegaard and Kai Havertz are both expected to miss the trip to Molineux, opening up a chance for either Eberechi Eze or Bukayo Saka to be deployed in a creative midfield role.
Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori have both recovered to be involved, but will likely be displaced by Jurrien Timber and Piero Hincapié on either side of the defence. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes will complete the backline as they reunite in the centre.
There will be a debate over whether Saka or Noni Madueke start on the right flank after both put in impressive performances against Wigan while the latter is in far better form. The former Chelsea man could take the wide spot while Saka may start as a 10 once again.
Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Wolves: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Rice, Zubimendi; Madueke, Saka, Trossard; Gyökeres
Wolves vs Arsenal score prediction
With Arsenal's grip on the Premier League's top spot loosening, Arteta will be hoping his side can avoid another slip-up as they are presented with a great chance to increase the gap between themselves and second-placed Manchester City.
However, it would be incredibly unlikely that the Gunners slip up at Molineux given the vast gap in quality. Despite Wolves seeing a slight improvement in form, Arsenal should run out comfortable victors on Wednesday evening.