Arsenal Clinches Narrow Victory Over Wolves Amid Controversy

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux in a Premier League clash marred by controversial refereeing decisions and red cards. Riccardo Calafiori’s stunning 74th-minute strike proved decisive, but the match was overshadowed by the dismissals of Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly and Wolves’ João Gomes.

The game began evenly, with both sides creating chances. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz missed two clear headers, while Wolves’ Matheus Cunha tested David Raya with a deflected effort. However, the first half ended in controversy when Lewis-Skelly was shown a straight red card in the 43rd minute for a challenge on Matt Doherty. Referee Michael Oliver deemed the tackle as serious foul play, a decision backed by VAR but widely criticised as harsh by pundits and fans alike.

Arsenal, reduced to 10 men, regrouped at half-time, with Calafiori introduced to shore up the defence. Despite their numerical disadvantage, the Gunners dominated the second half. Calafiori’s moment of brilliance came when he volleyed home from the edge of the box after a partially cleared cross, securing his second goal for the club in spectacular fashion.

Wolves’ hopes of a comeback were further dented when Gomes received a second yellow card for a reckless challenge on Jurriën Timber in the 70th minute, leaving both sides with 10 players. Despite late pressure from Wolves, Arsenal held firm to claim a crucial three points.

The win keeps Arsenal in the title race, six points behind leaders Liverpool, who have a game in hand. However, the Gunners’ injury woes continue, with Martin Ødegaard and Mikel Merino absent due to illness and a knock, respectively. Manager Mikel Arteta praised his team’s resilience, stating, “The team still copes with that. We have to do what is right for the club.”

The match also highlighted Arsenal’s need for attacking reinforcements, with Arteta confirming the club is actively seeking a striker in the January transfer window. Wolves, meanwhile, remain in a relegation battle, with manager Vítor Pereira lamenting missed opportunities and the impact of Gomes’ dismissal.

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