Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Premier League action after a weekend of FA Cup action as they host table-topping Arsenal at Molineux. This is going to be a tough test for the struggling West Midlands side, but Wolves will be desperate for some momentum after a torrid season. Here is our Wolves team news and predicted lineup.
Wolves Predicted Lineup As Molineux Hosts Premier League Leaders
How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently
Wolves have been operating in a 3-5-2 formation under Rob Edwards. In their last outing, a 1-0 FA Cup win over Grimsby Town, Sam Johnstone started in goal. The back three was made up of Yerson Mosquera, Ladislav Krejçí, and Santiago Bueno.
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The midfield was made up of Jackson Tchatchoua, Mateus Mané, David Møller Wolfe, João Gomes, and André. Tolu Arokodare and Adam Armstrong made up the attack.
Wolves Recent Form & Tactics
Wolves’ recent league form has been poor, as it has all season. They have managed just nine points in 26 games. Goals have been hard to come by, but the defensive shape has improved considerably since the start of the season, with back-to-back clean sheets in their previous two matches.
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Facing Arsenal presents a different challenge altogether. Mikel Arteta’s side dominates possession and looks to create overloads in wide areas. Wolves will likely concede territory and look to break quickly through the pace of their wing-backs and the direct running of Mateus Mané. Compact distances between the lines will be crucial. The midfield pairing of João Gomes and André must remain disciplined, cutting off passing lanes into Arsenal’s attacking midfielders.
Wolves Team News
Speaking to the press ahead of this game, Edwards said:
“There’s a few that are feeling it, I don’t want to go into detail on who. We’ll make a couple of changes anyway, and maybe a few others.”
Hwang Hee-chan is still training on his own, so he is unlikely to be fit for this fixture. Toti Gomes won’t be available for Arsenal but is looking to return for the weekend.
Wolves Predicted Lineup
José Sá
Yerson Mosquera
Ladislav Krejčí
Santiago Ignacio
Matt Doherty
André
Angel Gomes
João Gomes
Hugo López
Adam Armstrong
Tolu Arokodare