Mikel Arteta and his charges lived up to expectations by beating Wolves
He Arsenal achieved a 2-0 home victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Sakawho launched their final challenge for the title of the Premier League.
It was far from a free-flowing game under the summer sun, but the team Mikel Artetaconsidered the team most likely to stop the dominance of the Manchester Citydeserved the points.
Arsenal celebrate against Wolves EFE/EPA/DAVID CLIFF
Havertz He headed in Saka’s cross in the 25th minute, however, the home side never looked completely comfortable until Saka’s clinical finish doubled their lead in the dying minutes.
Los Wolves They had their chances, although Rayan Aït-Nouri and Rodrigo Gomes failed to challenge the goalkeeper. ArsenalDavid Raya, from promising positions when the score was still 1-0.
It’s been three months since Arsenal fell one point short of their first English title in 20 years on a tense final day of the season at home to Everton.
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The atmosphere at the Emirates could not have been more relaxed this time around in muggy north London (both on and off the pitch) as Arsenal won without having to lay all their cards on the table.
Los Wolveswho made their debuts with new signings Jørgen Strand Larsen and Gomes, played the role of polite guests, enjoying a good share of the ball but threatening little.
Odegaard and Mosquera in action – Arsenal vs. Wolves – Premier League AP Photo/Frank Augstein
He Arsenalrunner-up behind the City In the last two seasons, they have dominated the first half and taken the lead when Saka had time to spot Havertz, who headed his ball into the corner to deny goalkeeper José Sá a chance.
However, carelessness came for the Arsenaland the Wolves They came closest to equalising when Hwang Hee-Chan’s cross was met by Larsen with a header that Raya dealt well with.
He Arsenal worked hard after the break, but the points were secured when Saka, the most dangerous player in the Arsenalcut in from the right and fired a left-footed shot past Sá.
