**Predicted Arsenal Lineup vs Wolves: Arteta Changes Declan Rice’s Role, Nwaneri Returns to Starting XI**
Arsenal will look to get their Premier League title challenge back on track when they face struggling Wolves at Molineux on Saturday. After dropping points in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa last weekend, Mikel Arteta’s side faces a tough task to close the gap to league leaders Liverpool, who are now six points ahead with a game in hand. Arsenal is currently just above Nottingham Forest on goal difference.
Wolves, who have been in a slump after an early bounce under new head coach Vitor Pereira, have lost their last three Premier League games. They will rely on forward Matheus Cunha, who is fit after illness, to provide their main attacking threat. The club will be without several players, including Yerson Mosquera, Enso Gonzalez, and Sasa Kalajdzic due to knee injuries. Pereira also faces late decisions on Boubacar Traore and Toti Gomez, while Mario Lemina will not feature for the remainder of the month due to concerns about his commitment to the team.
**Wolves’ Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)**
Sa (GK) — Doherty, Bueno, Agbadou — Semedo, Andre, R. Gomes, Ait-Nouri — Guedes, Cunha — Strand Larsen
**Injured:** Mosquera, Gonzalez, Kalajdzic, Traore (knee); T.Gomes (hamstring)
**Doubtful:** Cunha (flu)
**Suspended:** None
For Arsenal, Mikel Arteta is likely to make some adjustments, notably changing Declan Rice’s position from midfield for the first time. With several key players still sidelined, including Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, William Saliba, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ethan Nwaneri could be handed a start in attack, potentially replacing Raheem Sterling. Miles Lewis-Skelly is fit after a knee injury but may not be risked. Riccardo Calafiori, who was an unused substitute in midweek, could return to the squad.
**Arsenal’s Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)**
Raya (GK) — Timber, Gabriel, Kiwior, Calafiori — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Nwaneri, Havertz, Martinelli
**Injured:** Saka (hamstring), Jesus (ACL), Tomiyasu (knee), White (knee), Saliba (hamstring)
**Suspended:** None
As Arsenal look to regain momentum, fans will be hoping that this rearranged lineup can deliver the necessary points at Molineux.
ARSENAL (4-3-3) Nwaneri back in the XI”, Predicted Arsenal line up vs Wolves – As Mikel Arteta changes Declan Rice from midfield for the first time
