Arsenal must secure a victory against Wolves on Saturday in order to keep their title hopes alive. Manager Mikel Arteta will need to strategize carefully to outwit Wolves’ manager, Gary O’Neil, at Molineux. Despite Wolves’ recent struggles with only one win in their last six matches, their home record against top teams has been impressive this season.
Among the top five teams, only Liverpool have managed to secure a win at Molineux, and that required a comeback with two late goals. Both Manchester City and Tottenham have suffered defeats at the hands of Wolves, while Aston Villa could only secure a draw in their match against Wolves in October. Even extending the comparison to the top seven, Newcastle managed a 2-2 draw and Manchester United needed a late winner to secure a 4-3 victory.
Gary O’Neil is known for his meticulous tactical approach, as evidenced by Wolves’ well-executed game plan in their win against Manchester City earlier in the season. Despite their current form, Wolves are not an easy team to beat at Molineux. While there have been some exceptions, such as a 4-1 loss to Brighton and a 2-0 defeat against Brentford, the players have quickly adapted to O’Neil’s methods and could potentially claim another important victory on Saturday.