Premier League: Wolverhampton loser, Arsenal regains leadership

Eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday, beaten on the gong by Aston Villa last weekend, Arsenal was obliged to react after conceding two defeats in one week. Two points behind Manchester City, who qualified for the FA Cup final to the detriment of Chelsea in the evening, the London club could temporarily take control of the championship. But to do this, Arteta’s men had to avoid the trap set by Wolverhampton. Determined to make an impression, the Gunners distinguished themselves from the first moments through Havertz whose left-footed shot was caught by Sa (2nd). Despite controlling the game, Arsenal nevertheless lacked the explosiveness to take control of the game.

From then on, the Wolves tried to take advantage but Gomes found Raya on his way, author of a beautiful save in front of the Brazilian (30th). Close to opening the score, the residents of the Molineux Stadium ended up bowing down before the break on a flash of genius from Trossard who came to clean the skylight of Sa (0-1, 45th). Despite a sluggish first period, Arsenal took the lead at the break and showed themselves more conquering after returning from the locker room. Applying pressure, the Gunners stifled their opponents while playing very high up the pitch. Asphyxiated, the Wolves let the storm pass before putting their foot back on the ball. Groping towards Raya’s cage, the locals however found it difficult to get around the London defensive block. Although he seemed to suffer the blow physically, Arsenal held their ground and even knocked out Wolverhampton in added time thanks to their captain, Odegaard (0-2, 90th+4). As a result, Arteta’s team consoled itself with this victory and temporarily regained its leadership position.