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Football pundit Michael Owen has given his prediction for Arsenal's Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The Gunners will travel to the Molineux tonight (Thursday) in a game that could define the race for the top four.
Owen has backed Wolves to edge the game 1-0 due to their defensive prowess and the lack of attacking threat in Mikel Arteta's squad. He told BetVictor (as quoted by the Mirror):
"Wolves have gone from strength to strength under Bruno Lage, 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. 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."
Owen added:
"What a strange couple of weeks at Arsenal. A lot of departures but no incomings. I worry where the goals will come from. I know Aubameyang was having a difficult season, but he was still by far their best goalscorer. It's a lot of pressure on the likes of (Alexandre) Lacazette and (Gabriel) Martinelli."
Both Arsenal and Wolves are in the race for a top-four finish in the Premier League
Thursday's clash presents the Gunners a glorious opportunity to move up the Premier League table. They are currently sixth in the standings with 36 points from 21 games. A win would take them up level on points with fifth-placed Manchester United, albeit with a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Wolves are eighth in the Premier League table with 34 points from 21 games. Bruno Lage's men have overcome a slow start to become dark horses for a top-four finish. Victory against Arsenal would take Wolves up to sixth, and just two points behind Manchester United, with a game in hand.
Wolves will also take confidence from their recent run of form. They have picked up four wins and a draw in their last five league games. The Gunners, meanwhile, have three wins, a draw and a defeat in their five recent Premier League games.
Wolves were also the victors the last time these two teams met at the Molineux. They picked up a 2-1 win in February last year, thanks to goals from Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho after Nicolas Pepe's opener for Arsenal.
