Premier League 2024-25, Arsenal register 2-0 win over Wolves: Stats
Arsenal started their Premier League 2024-25 season on a high. Mikel Arteta's men enjoyed a 2-0 win over Wolves at the Emirates on Saturday. Kai Havertz scored the opener for Arsenal in the 25th minute. Havertz then turned provider for Bukayo Saka in the 74th minute. Notably, Saka assisted Havertz's opener earlier in a dominating performance from the hosts. Here are further details.
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Havertz hands Arsenal the lead in the first half
Arsenal started on the front foot and applied a lot of pressure on Wolves. Arteta's men were finally rewarded when Saka was presented with a lot of room on the right as he sent an in-swinging cross into the middle with his left foot. Havertz rose to nod it home as Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa got nowhere near to the ball.
1st half match stats
Arsenal had four shots on target in the first half compared to one from Wolves. Arsena's expected goals read 0.71. Wolves managed 0.18 expected goals. Arsenal had 24 touches in the opposition box and managed 64% ball possession.
Saka's goal hands Arsenal breathing space
Arsenal were a bit sloppy in the second half and it aided Wolves. However, the visitors couldn't make Arsenal pay for the mistakes. Arsenal got the crucial second goal with the hosts taking a quick free-kick in the middle of the pitch which led to Havertz feeding Saka in the area. Saka cut inside onto his left before beating Sa.
Here are the match stats
Arsenal finished the match with six shots on target compared to Wolves' three. Arsenal had 1.26 expected goals with Wolves managing 0.32. Arsenal had 50 touches in the opposition box with Wolves clocking a tally of 17.
Havertz shines for Arsenal
As per Squawka, only Cole Palmer (21) has been directly involved in more Premier League goals in 2024 than Havertz (16). Former Chelsea man Havertz has either scored or assisted in five of his last six Premier League appearances. He now owns 33 goals and 15 assists in 129 Premier League matches. For the Gunners, he has 14 goals and 8 league assists.
Saka makes his presence felt
Saka made his 171st Premier League appearance. He has raced to 48 goals in addition to making 36 assists. Overall, Saka now owns 59 goals for the club in 227 appearances.
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As per Opta, Wolves have now lost their opening game in four successive league campaigns for the first time in the club's history. Wolves have also suffered six defeats in their last 7 Premier League matches (W1).
