National World Top Stories Update Friday 12 December, 2025
Arsenal have hinted at what the club’s starting line-up could look like against Wolves today.
On paper, it’s the easiest fixture Mikel Arteta’s side will have all year - but games like this can occasionally catch out even the best of teams.
Meanwhile, question marks remain over both Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice. Timber picked up a knock against Aston Villa, and Rice has been sidelined with an illness.
Posting team news on Arsenal’s official website, author Jonathon Rogers gave the latest update on their condition.
He said: “Arteta will assess a number of players before deciding on his line-up for this game. Declan Rice missed the midweek win against Club Brugge through illness, while Leandro Trossard picked up an ankle knock at Aston Villa last week and also didn’t travel to his homeland.
“Jurrien Timber also sat the game out with a knock, while William Saliba continues to close in on a return after his calf issues.”
It will be touch-and-go as to whether either player will feature against Wolves, and Arteta may choose to err on the side of caution; if they do play, it may simply be a cameo appearance off the bench.
In theory, Arsenal won’t need a full-strength side - they have won their last eight meetings with the West Midlands outfit.
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