Wolves going from 'strength to strength' as top four claim made ahead of Arsenal

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been backed to beat Arsenal and boost their "hopes of even sneaking into the top four" this midweek by Michael Owen.

Despite a disappointing exit in the FA Cup fourth round at the hands of Norwich City last weekend, Wolves still sport a five-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League.

That run has them sitting securely in the top half of the table after the winter break and an opportunity to close in on the European places with a positive result against Arsenal.

Bruno Lage 's side have been backed to do just that and make it four league wins in a row by the player-turned-pundit.

"Wolves have gone from strength to strength under Bruno Lage," Owen told BetVictor, "and a win here would really give them some hopes of even sneaking into the top four.

"They are so strong defensively, and it means that they are always in with a chance.

"What a strange couple of weeks at Arsenal. A lot of departures but no incoming.

"I worry (about) where the goals will come from. I know Aubameyang was having a difficult season, but he was still by far their best goal scorer.

"It’s a lot of pressure on the likes of Lacazette and Martinelli."

"I fancy Wolves to win here and keep yet another clean sheet. It won’t be high scoring, but they’ll edge it 1-0."

Wolves have conceded just 16 league goals so far this season, just two more than table-toppers Manchester City, who sport the best defensive record in the division.

As a result, summer signing Jose Sa is joint fourth in the golden glove race with Tottenham Hotspur 's Hugo Lloris and Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy on eight shoutouts.

Just the Gunners' Aaron Ramsdale (10), as well as Brazil international goalkeepers Alisson ( Liverpool ) and Ederson (Man