Arsenal stay in title race with win over Wolves: Stats
Arsenal claimed a 2-0 win over Wolves away to go top of the Premier League 2023-24 standings for the time being. With the win, the Gunners ended a three-match winless run in all competitions. It was a necessary win for Mikel Arteta's men, who remain in contention for the league title. Leandro Trossard scored in the 45th minute. Martin Odegaard added a 95th-minute goal.
Arsenal go ahead of Manchester City
Arsenal are top after 33 matches with 74 points. They secured their 23rd win of the season (D5 L5). Arsenal now have the most goals (77) and hold a goal difference of +51. Manchester City are second with 73 points after 32 matches. Liverpool are third with 71 points from 32 matches. Meanwhile, Wolves suffered their 14th defeat of the season and are 11th.
Key stats for Trossard and Odegaard
In 165 Premier League matches, former Brighton player Trossard owns 35 goals and 24 assists. In the 2023-24 season, Trossard is now involved in 10 Premier League goals (G9 A1). Odegaard has raced to 31 goals in 117 Premier League appearances. He also owns 19 assists to take his goals involvement to 50. In the current campaign, Odegaard owns eight goals and six assists.
Here are the match stats
Arsenal had 1.21 expected goals to Wolves' 0.14. Arsenal had 24 shots with nine of them being on target. Wolves managed three shots on target from five attempts. Arsenal had 53 shots in the opposition box. Wolves had six. Arsenal had 55% ball possession.
Decoding the key stats from the match
Wolves have lost each of their last six Premier League matches against Arsenal. The Gunners have kept a clean sheet in each of their last six away matches. In 2024, Arsenal have won 11 of their 13 Premier League matches (D1 L1). Arsenal have scored in each of their last 33 meetings with Wolves across competitions. It's Arsenal's longest scoring run versus a side.
How did the match pan out?
Trossard's finish just ahead of half-time had Arsenal with a 1-0 lead. Arsenal dominated the half in all aspects. However, Wolves had the best opportunity of the half with Joao Gomes' close-range shot being pushed somehow onto goal. Wolves didn't start the second half well and allowed Arsenal to see more of the ball. Wolves did pick up pace before Odegaard settled matters.
