Arteta calls for consistency as Arsenal prepare for Wolves test | OneFootball

Arsenal will be eager to bounce back from last weekend’s frustrating draw against Aston Villa when they visit Wolverhampton Wanderers tomorrow.

The Gunners squandered a 2-0 lead last weekend, leaving them six points adrift of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

A commanding 3-0 mid-week victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League offered a timely boost.

Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard not only restored some confidence but also left Mikel Arteta’s side on the brink of qualification for the knockout stage.

Arteta hopes this momentum will carry over into their domestic campaign. “We have evolved as a team,” he said. “But the margins are very small. We must stay at it and elevate our standards.”

The trip to Molineux is no foregone conclusion. While Arsenal comfortably defeated them 2-0 earlier this season, the hosts are a team desperate for points.

Wolves have lost their last three league matches, conceding nine goals in the process, and are teetering above the relegation zone on goal difference. New manager Vítor Pereira has struggled to arrest the slide.

“They are a well-coached team,” Arteta added. “Especially at home, they’re a tough side to beat.”

The Midlands outfit will likely approach the game with a compact and physical style, seeking to exploit any defensive lapses in Arsenal’s ranks.

Injuries remain a concern for Arsenal, particularly in defence and attack. Ben White is still unavailable, while William Saliba and Myles Lewis-Skelly are racing against time to be fit.

With Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Jesus sidelined, Arteta conceded that attacking reinforcements are needed.

“We lack options in the front line,” he said. “If we can get the right player, we are actively looking.”

Despite the setbacks, Arsenal’s attack remains potent. The form of Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard provides hope, with both players stepping up in recent weeks.

Their movement and finishing could prove decisive against a vulnerable Wolves defence.

Arsenal’s unbeaten league run now stands at 12 matches, the second-longest streak in the division. However, consistency is paramount if they are to remain in contention for the title.

The Gunners must seize the opportunity to pile pressure on Liverpool this weekend and remind them they are serious title contenders.