Own Goals Wrench Wolverhapton's Resolve Against Arsenal

 

Arsenal secured a narrow 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium, following an intriguing two stoppage-time goals that set the teams apart. 

The Gunners needed the maximum points, and Wolves are aspiring to escape the relegation zone; they are at the bottom of the table. The victory extended Arsenal's lead by five points, clear of the nearest rivals, Manchester City. 

Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone poorly parried Bukayo Saka's cross, and it ricocheted off his back into the net. The second goal followed in the injury time from another Sska's cross, which Yenson Mosquera nodded home in a contest for the aerial ball against Gabriel Jesus. The own goal canceled out Tolu Arokodare's equaliser with a header in the stoppage time. 

The loss was damaging to the Wolves' resolve to earn a point from the game. However, it was a sigh of relief to Arsenal, who regained winning form after losing to Aston Villa last weekend.  

Overview 

It was a game determined by two stoppage-time goals. It was a hard-fought match for Arsenal, and Wolves desperately wanted a share of the spoils to build points and escape the relegation zone. Arsenal refused their resolve. 

Saka was spectacular. The winger played a significant role in the victory, with a cross that set off the second own goal. The Gunners suffered a setback from Ben White's injury, leading to his replacement. Notwithstanding, Wolves' equalizer was classic from Arokodare's header. 

*ARSENAL WIN 2-1 AGAINST WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS*

Arsenal secured a narrow 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with the Gunners' victory coming courtesy of two late goals, following a dramatic late goal from Gabriel Jesus. The Gunners had to withstand a tense final 10 minutes, with Wolves taking the lead through Tolu Arokodare's header in the 90th minute, only for Yerson Mosquera to score an own goal four minutes later. Jesus then sealed the win with a well-taken goal in the 90+7 minute, sparking wild celebrations among the home fans.

The game was a tale of two halves, with Arsenal dominating possession and creating chances in the first 45 minutes, but failing to find the back of the net. The Gunners' pressure finally paid off in the dying embers of the game, as they showed great character to come from behind and secure the win. Wolves had threatened to steal the game, with Arokodare's header causing chaos among the Arsenal defense, but the Gunners' late goals secured a vital three points.