Arsenal Defeat Wolves to Extend Lead at EPL Top

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Arsenal saw off Wolves at the Emirates to extend their lead on top of the Premier League table.

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Early first half goals from Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard was enough to seal a deserved win for the Gunners as they set out again for another Premier League title challenge.

Coming from a record Champions League victory over Lens in midweek, the Arteta-led team bundled Wolves easily at the Emirates.

They dominated the game from the start and were looking set to cruise to victory. Wolves struggle to match Arsenal's pace, possession, and attacking flair, and it was just a matter of time before the Gunners take the lead after completing 612 passes and wielding over 60% of the ball.

Wolves had all their players in their half early in the game as the pressure mounted. They relied on counter attacks to go on the offensive while sitting back to defend against Arsenal's onslaughts.

Bukayo Saka was again brilliant for the Gunners on the right flank, effectively taking Wolves' wingbacks to task throughout the game.

Wolves goalkeeper made a string of critical saves to keep the away side through game but Arsenal still had their way early in the game

The Gunners' fiery start to the game yielded result quickly as Bukayo Saka found the back of the net for the Gunners in the 6th minute thanks to Tomiyasu's assist.

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Seven minutes after Saka's goal, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard doubled the lead for the Gunners to make it 2-0.

The quickfire goals by the Gunners kept Wolves at bare, and effectively diminished their comeback hopes.

Despite a two-goal advantage, Arsenal still dominated proceedings and came across an array of chances to further extend the lead but Wolves pulled off a more solid performance at the back to keep the scoreline respectable.

The first half ended with Arsenal taking the two-goal lead into the break.

Wolves put up a more impressive performance in the second half but were still dominated by the Gunners. The second half nearly ended barren with both sides missing clearcut chances.

Late in the 86th minute, Matheus Cunha gave Wolves a lifeline goal to reduce the deficit and restore comeback hopes.

The Portuguese star finished brilliantly, firing into the top-left corner to make it 2-1.

In the first minute of stoppage-time, Arsenal nearly conceded a penalty after Semedo's attempt seemed to struck Gabriel's arm but after VAR check it was ruled out much to the relief of the Gunners.

The match ended with Arsenal winning 2-1. The Gunners have now extended their lead on top of the Premier League table to 4 points but have played a game more.