Arsenal need last-gasp winner against plucky Wolves to move five points clear

Arsenal secured a dramatic stoppage-time 2-1 victory against Wolves to extend their lead over Manchester City to five points at the top of the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta’s players were off the pace for much of Saturday night’s encounter under the lights at the Emirates Stadium, but they lucked-in after 70 minutes when Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone diverted Bukayo Saka’s corner into his own net.

However, Wolves struck back in the 90th minute through substitute Tolu Arokodare to leave the home side stunned.

But a fortuitous Arsenal regained the lead in the fourth minute of added time when Yerson Mosquera, under pressure from substitute Gabriel Jesus, headed Saka’s cross past a stunned Johnstone.

Pep Guaridola’s City have the opportunity to trim the Gunners’ advantage back to two points when they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

Wolves remain on two points following their ninth successive league defeat.

Arteta was able to welcome back William Saliba after a four-match absence with an ankle injury, but Arsenal’s defensive woes show few signs of improving after Ben White suffered a hamstring problem.

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