Match report

Arsenal Thunders Past Wolves 5-0 in Premier League Clash

Arsenal
Arsenal
5–0
FT
Wolves
Wolves
May 28, 2023

In an emphatic display of power and precision, Arsenal thumped Wolves 5-0 on Sunday, making a strong statement in the ongoing battle for top positions in the Premier League. The victory was underscored by goals from Granit Xhaka (2), Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, and Jakub Kiwior.

Key Facts

  • • Granit Xhaka scored twice for Arsenal in the 11th and 14th minutes.
  • • Bukayo Saka added another goal at minute 27, assisted by L. Trossard.
  • • Gabriel Jesus netted a crucial fourth goal at minute 58.
  • • Jakub Kiwior scored his first for Arsenal in the 78th minute.

Lineups

Arsenal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Ramsdale (G)
  • 5 T. Partey (D)
  • 4 B. White (D)
  • 6 Gabriel Magalhães (D)
  • 15 J. Kiwior (D)
  • 8 M. Ødegaard (M)
  • 20 Jorginho (M)
  • 34 G. Xhaka (M)
  • 7 B. Saka (F)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
  • 19 L. Trossard (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 R. Nelson
  • 10 E. Smith Rowe
  • 21 Fábio Vieira
  • 14 E. Nketiah
  • 3 K. Tierney
  • 16 R. Holding
  • 30 M. Turner
  • 41 Mauro Bandeira
  • 97 R. Walters

Wolves

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 José Sá (G)
  • 22 Nélson Semedo (D)
  • 4 N. Collins (D)
  • 23 M. Kilman (D)
  • 64 Hugo Bueno (D)
  • 27 Matheus Nunes (M)
  • 5 M. Lemina (M)
  • 35 João Gomes (M)
  • 37 Adama Traoré (F)
  • 9 R. Jiménez (F)
  • 11 Hwang Hee-Chan (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 Rúben Neves
  • 3 R. Aït-Nouri
  • 24 Toti
  • 6 B. Traoré
  • 59 J. Hodge
  • 15 C. Dawson
  • 21 Pablo Sarabia
  • 25 D. Bentley
  • 12 Matheus Cunha

Timeline

  1. Arsenal
    11' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Granit Xhaka · Assist: Gabriel Jesus
  2. Arsenal
    14' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Granit Xhaka
  3. Arsenal
    27' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Saka · Assist: L. Trossard
  4. Wolves
    46' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Nunes · On: Rúben Neves
  5. Wolves
    46' Wolves subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Bueno · On: R. Ait Nouri
  6. Arsenal
    58' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: L. Trossard
  7. Arsenal
    60' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Saka · On: R. Nelson
  8. Wolves
    68' Wolves subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Max Kilman · On: Toti Gomes
  9. Wolves
    68' Wolves subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Hwang Hee-Chan · On: Boubacar Traoré
  10. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ødegaard · On: E. Smith Rowe
  11. Arsenal
    75' Arsenal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Granit Xhaka · On: Fábio Vieira
  12. Arsenal
    78' Arsenal Goal · Normal Goal
    Jakub Kiwior · Assist: E. Smith Rowe
  13. Arsenal
    79' Arsenal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Trossard · On: E. Nketiah
  14. Arsenal
    80' Arsenal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jakub Kiwior · On: K. Tierney
  15. Wolves
    84' Wolves subst · Substitution 5
    Off: João Gomes · On: J. Hodge

Match Stats

Stat Arsenal Wolves
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 88%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 6
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 456 432
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 8 0
xG 2.81 0.45
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 406 380
Shots Inside Box 11 4
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Arsenal took an early lead with Xhaka's brace, setting a dominant tone within the opening 15 minutes.
  • ▸ The introduction of Jakub Kiwior and Emile Smith Rowe in the second half provided Arsenal with fresh energy and culminated in another goal.