Top-of-the-table Arsenal travel to rock-bottom Wolves hoping to return to winning ways in the Premier League this evening.
The Gunners hold a four-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City at the summit but were frustrated in a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Brentford last time out in the top flight.
Mikel Arteta’s men can take encouragement from a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Wigan in the FA Cup at the weekend, though, and will be looking to take that same ruthlessness into tonight’s clash at Molineux.
It was by no means plain sailing for Arsenal in the reverse fixture back in mid-December, with the leaders snatching a 2-1 victory deep into stoppage time thanks to a fortuitous Yerson Mosquera own goal in north London.
But while Wolves have experienced a slight lift since Rob Edwards’ appointment in November, the club are staring down the barrel of relegation into the Championship, with nine points separating them for their nearest rivals Burnley.
Arsenal have had several injury problems to contend with ahead of the clash but Ben White and Riccardo Calafiori have both been passed fit to feature. Captain Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are unavailable for the visitors.
The hosts, meanwhile, are forced to cope without star forward Hee-Chan Hwang and central defender Toti Gomes, who are both sidelined with muscle issues.
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February 18, 2026 6:26 pm
Which TV channel is Wolves vs Arsenal on tonight?
UK viewers are able to watch this evening’s encounter between high-flying Arsenal and Wolves on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.
The match is also available to stream through the Sky Go app and NOW TV for subscribers.
For those tuning in from across the globe, check out all your options here on Arsenal’s official website.
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Molineux stages tonight’s contest between top and bottom (Picture: Getty)
February 18, 2026 6:21 pm
Wolves vs Arsenal kick-off time
Barring any disruptions, we will be underway at 8pm GMT sharp tonight.
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February 18, 2026 6:17 pm
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Arsenal hope to finish the night seven points clear of Manchester City (Picture: Getty)
It’s top versus bottom tonight as Arsenal travel to Molineux to take on Rob Edwards’ struggling Wolves. Can the leaders pile the pressure on Manchester City and go seven points clear?
It should be a simple one on paper for the Gunners, but as we all know… things aren’t quite as straightforward as that in the Premier League.
Sit tight! All your team news and pre-match build-up is around the corner.
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