Wolverhampton Wanderers head to the English capital yet again this weekend as they take on Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Five days on from losing 3-2 to Fulham in unfortunate fashion, Gary O’Neil’s men will be eager to get a better result on the board but it will be tricky given the form of the Gunners.
Top of the division following wins over Burnley and Brentford, Arsenal are gaining momentum once more and will be very difficult to draw with – let alone beat – at the Emirates Stadium. Wolves, who have two victories in their last five, will have to be at their absolute best but often perform to a higher standard when against teams in the top half.
O’Neil has been dealt a midfield selection headache this time out as both Mario Lemina and Joao Gomes picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season on Monday, ruling them out through suspension. With that issue covered as well as a decision made in defence after an injury concern, here are the 11 players we think will start for the Old Gold this weekend.
1. GK – Jose Sa
Remains the undisputed first choice goalkeeper at the club, ahead of backup Dan Bentley.
2. CB – Max Kilman
One of the first names on the team sheet, skipper Kilman has often featured as a right-sided centre-half this campaign.
3. CB – Craig Dawson
Back after a one-match ban for accumulating five yellow cards, Dawson’s return should reestablish some experience and security at the centre of a back three.
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