Vitor Pereira’s arrival at Wolves began on a positive note, with two wins and clean sheets to kick-start his tenure.
However, the honeymoon phase has ended abruptly. Wolves’ 3-1 defeat to Chelsea on Monday night extended their winless Premier League run to four matches, and the pressure is mounting as they hover above the relegation zone on goal difference. Off the pitch, the January transfer window has brought added tension, with the club battling to keep hold of their star player, Matheus Cunha, amid reported interest from Arsenal, who are their next opponents.
Facing Arsenal is a daunting prospect for Wolves, especially given their dismal record in this fixture. The Old Gold have lost each of their last seven league meetings with the Gunners, a trend they will be desperate to reverse. Their struggles against the league’s top teams this season are also glaring, having avoided defeat just once in 11 matches against sides starting the round in the top eight. With their next four league games all against such opponents, Wolves need a turnaround – and quickly.
Arsenal, meanwhile, remain firmly in the title race but are under pressure to keep their momentum going. A dramatic 2-2 draw against Aston Villa last weekend saw them squander a two-goal lead, raising concerns about their ability to close out games. However, they bounced back emphatically in midweek, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, a performance that will provide a much-needed confidence boost.
The Gunners will be looking to tighten up defensively when they travel to Molineux, as they are yet to keep an away league clean sheet in their last nine attempts. That said, Arsenal’s attacking prowess has been their strength, and their ability to score against Wolves is unmatched. The Gunners have found the net in each of their last 34 meetings with Wolves in all competitions, a streak that dates back to 1979 and is their longest against any club.
For Wolves, this game offers an opportunity for Matt Doherty to make an impact against his former North London rivals. The defender scored in a memorable 3-1 victory for Wolves in this fixture during the 2018/19 season, and Pereira will hope Doherty can channel that performance again. Arsenal, however, have seen significant contributions from their defenders this season, with a league-high seven goals scored by their backline, adding another dimension to their attacking threat.
Leandro Trossard could also be a key figure for Arsenal. The versatile forward has been a thorn in Wolves’ side throughout his career, contributing to eight Premier League goals against them, including two goals and six assists. Wolves’ defense will need to be on high alert to contain his influence in this clash.
History is not on Wolves’ side either. They’ve only started a calendar year with four consecutive league defeats twice in their history, but on both occasions, the fourth loss came against Arsenal. This unfortunate precedent adds an extra layer of difficulty for Pereira’s side as they seek to end their poor start to 2025.
For Arsenal, this match is a chance to maintain their unbeaten run in the Premier League and strengthen their push for a first league title in over two decades. With the pressure on at both ends of the table, Molineux could witness a fiercely contested battle, but the odds heavily favor the visitors to take all three points.
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