OPINION
Arsenal’s rick against Crystal Palace was mitigated after Chelsea failed to beat Burnley on Monday night. That was an unexpected bonus for Unai Emery and his quest for a top-four finish, but the match against Wolves tonight is a must-win.
Three points would put Arsenal back into the top-four with three games left and the good news is that Wolves’ form has taken a big dip since they were knocked out of the FA Cup semi-final by Watford on penalties.
There are calls for Pierre-Emeric Aubameyang and Laurent Koscielny to get a rest tonight but we think that Emery needs to play his strongest, most attacking side.
That means Aubameyang up top alongside Alexandre Lacazette, with Mesut Ozil in behind.
Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira can keep the Wolves counter-attacks at bay, but all focus will be on the defence tonight.
Sokratis is back after suspension and he should be joined by Koscielny and Nacho Monreal in the centre, with Sead Kolasinac and Ainsley Maitland-Niles on the flanks.
Bernd Leno should take the gloves and will be hoping to get Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota out.
This is the side that will buck the Arsenal away trend and take all three points away from Molineux:
