Arsenal vs Wolves: 0-0 at Half-Time in Premier League Opening Weekend - Live Updates

Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina drops deep into the centre-back position, taking control of the play. He then delivers a well-weighted pass forward to left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri. Ait-Nouri’s touch is decent but not perfect, allowing Arsenal's Bukayo Saka to step in and win the ball with a well-timed challenge. Saka quickly sets off towards the Wolves' goal, threading a through ball to the advancing Declan Rice. Gabriel Martinelli finds himself in acres of space on the far side, but as Wolves scramble to cover, Joao Gomes makes a crucial recovery to crowd Rice out and halt the attack.

5' Arsenal 0-0 Wolves

Wolves have a promising moment as Jorgen Strand Larsen rolls his marker and bursts into the box, chipping the ball across the area. It’s headed away by William Saliba, but it falls to right-back Matt Doherty, who charges forward and slams a shot towards goal. Gabriel bravely throws himself in the way, blocking the shot with a powerful impact to his solar plexus. He goes down in pain but manages to recover, showing his toughness as the game continues.

3' Arsenal 0-0 Wolves

Just minutes into the game, Australian referee Jarred Gillett makes a somewhat controversial decision. Gabriel Martinelli charges in from the left wing, but a heavy touch allows Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen to slide in and get a toe on the ball. However, a free-kick is awarded to Arsenal, which seems a bit questionable. Moments later, Arsenal earns a corner, but Wolves manage to clear the danger.

1' Arsenal 0-0 Wolves

Arsenal has started energetically, pressing Wolves right from the kickoff. This pressure forces Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa to clear the ball downfield, indicating a strong start for the home side. Wolves manager Gary O'Neil, mindful of their last visit when they were 2-0 down within 15 minutes, will be wary of Arsenal’s quick opening.

KICK-OFF: Arsenal 0-0 Wolves

The referee's whistle signals the start of the match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal fans are hopeful that this season will finally see their team dethrone Manchester City as league champions.

Tribute to Kevin Campbell

The entire stadium erupts in applause to honor Kevin Campbell, who sadly passed away in June at the age of 54. A heartfelt tribute to a club legend.

Players are in the tunnel!

As the players emerge onto the pitch, Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya rallies his teammates with a spirited "Come on boys, COME ON!" while Wolves' Mario Lemina fires up his side, declaring, "This is what we've been waiting for!"

Wolves' Danger Man

With central midfielders Joao Gomes and Mario Lemina likely occupied with defensive duties, and the wingers Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Rodrigo Gomes pinned back, the attacking responsibility falls heavily on Hwang Hee-chan. Especially in the absence of the skillful Matheus Cunha, Hwang will be key to any hope Wolves have of shocking the hosts.

Team News Reminder

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

Wolves (4-4-2): Sa; Doherty, Mosquera, T. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Bellegarde, Lemina, J. Gomes, R. Gomes; Hwang, Strand Larsen.

Arsenal's Form in 2024

Arsenal has had an impressive run in 2024, winning 16 of their 18 league matches with only one defeat. Their defense has been solid, conceding just nine goals while scoring 54. This form has given fans hope that this could be the year they finally clinch the Premier League title.

Gary O'Neil on Facing Arsenal

Wolves manager Gary O'Neil knows what to expect at the Emirates. "They’re a good side and have had a strong pre-season," he says. "These early fixtures can be misleading, but it’s a tough game nonetheless. We know they’ll come at us full throttle, but I’m looking forward to seeing how we cope and what problems we can cause them."

William Saliba Closing in on Arsenal Record

William Saliba is on the verge of making history at Arsenal. With 49 wins in 65 Premier League matches, another victory today would make him the fastest player to reach 50 wins for the club, surpassing Nacho Monreal, who set the current record at 70 matches.

Liverpool Sees Off Ipswich

In the early kickoff, newly promoted Ipswich Town put up a fight but ultimately fell to Liverpool, who scored twice in five minutes through Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah. A solid start for new Liverpool manager Arne Slot in his Premier League debut.

Mikel Arteta Excited for the Season

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is full of enthusiasm as the season begins. "We are really excited," he says. "We’ve missed the competition, and we’re eager to start. We had a challenging pre-season, but the team looks sharp, and we’re ready to go."

Wolves Pre-Season Recap

For a deeper dive into Wolves’ preparations, check out Adam Crafton's access-all-areas piece on their pre-season tour in the US and his exclusive interview with manager Gary O'Neil about the pressures of being a Premier League manager.