Arsenal Triumphs Over Wolves in Tense 10-Man Showdown
Arsenal secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday, despite playing the majority of the match with 10 men. The Gunners were reduced to 10 players just before half-time when Myles Lewis-Skelly was controversially sent off for a foul on Matt Doherty. However, Wolves also had a man dismissed in the second half when João Gomes received a second yellow card, levelling the playing field.
The decisive moment came in the 74th minute when substitute Riccardo Calafiori scored a stunning half-volley from the edge of the box, securing all three points for Arsenal. The win keeps Mikel Arteta’s side within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool, who also won their match against Ipswich.
The match was marred by contentious refereeing decisions, with Lewis-Skelly’s red card drawing widespread criticism. Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett described the decision as “wrong,” arguing that the challenge was reckless but not deserving of a straight red. Wolves, meanwhile, struggled to capitalise on their numerical advantage and were punished for Gomes’ dismissal, which came after a late tackle on Jurriën Timber.
Wolves’ woes were compounded by an injury to striker Jørgen Strand Larsen, who was replaced by Hwang Hee-chan in the first half. The South Korean forward failed to make an impact, drawing criticism from fans for his lacklustre performance. Wolves now face a crucial run of fixtures as they battle to avoid relegation, sitting just above the drop zone on goal difference.
Arsenal’s victory was a testament to their resilience, with standout performances from Declan Rice and William Saliba, who returned to the starting lineup after injury. The Gunners will look to build on this result as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title.

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