The two unexpected players Mikel Arteta has to thank after Arsenal's crucial win over Wolves

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Since being eliminated from both domestic cup competitions last month, Arsenal's objective has been clear - to qualify for next season's Champions League.

They face stiff competition from Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham as they seek to do so, but with no distractions the Gunners may now feel that they have a slight edge over their rivals.

Part of the upside to having so few games is the ability to maintain a consistency in selection, and for the most part this campaign Mikel Arteta has been able to field a relatively unchanged starting XI.

On Thursday night though, it was the supporting cast who the Spaniard had to thank for helping obtain a crucial three points.

Going into the game much of the focus had been on the fitness of Takehiro Tomiyasu.

The Japanese international had not been seen since the Carabao Cup semi final second leg defeat to Liverpool after aggravating a calf injury, and despite Arteta insisting that he was training, there were still concerns over his chances of making the trip to Wolves.

As it turned out the 23-year-old was unavailable for the game, meaning that Cedric was chosen to come in and start in