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    Kai Havertz scores early for Arsenal against Wolves
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    Arsenal start the new Premier League campaign playing host to Wolverhampton Wanderers with the aim of improving on their second place finish last season and lift the trophy.

    Mikel Arteta’s side finished just two points behind reigning champions Manchester City but took the title race down to the final week which was a signal that they have the capability to challenge Pep Guardiola’s serial winners for the duration of the campaign.

    The Gunners have been active in the transfer market this summer, confirming the permanent move of goalkeeper David Raya and bringing in Riccardo Calafiori who should bring extra stability to an already solid defensive line. It’s been a window of slow evolution for Arsenal who will be hoping a positive pre-season translates to success in the league.

    For their part, Wolves have parted ways with influential winger Pedro Neto but Gary O’Neil’s side performed well in 2023/24 finishing 14th without too much discomfort. They’ll be hoping for a higher finish this time around and a good result against Arsenal will send them on their way.

    Follow all the action from Arsenal vs Wolves below plus get the latest odds and tips right here:

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    HALF-TIME! Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    45 mins: There’s just one minute of added time here as Martinelli is once again narrowly prevented from getting a shot away.

    The Arsenal attack breaks down and Wolves try and counter, but it breaks down and the referee blows the whistle for half-time!

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:49

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    Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    42 mins: Saka was briefly down after that shot, but he’ll be okay to carry on.

    Wolves are enjoying possession at the moment, but not threatening.

    Out of nowhere, Arsenal almost score again.

    They attack again and Martinelli lays it off to Rice, who checks it in behind with his back to goal. Martinelli collects and turns inside before releasing a shot that is narrowly diverted over the bar courtesy of a deflection.

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:47

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    Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    39 mins: Odegaard ships it wide to Saka, who clips in an early cross to the back post that needs to be turned behind for a corner.

    Rice to deliver once more, but the attack ends as Saka tries to drive an effort from outside the box and it goes over.

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:42

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    Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    38 mins: Some great movement from Havertz nearly leads to a great counter-attack opportunity, but he’s fouled by Toti Gomes, who is booked.

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:40

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    Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    35 mins: Just 29 goals conceded last season for Arsenal, and they don’t look like conceding their first of the season this afternoon.

    Or do they?!?!

    It’s a superb save from David Raya!

    Wolves clip a ball forward out of nowhere and it’s a great delivery, and new signing Strand Larsen gets across Saliba to nod it goalwards. Raya is scrambling across his goal and it goes the opposite way past him, but he reacts to claw it away!

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:38

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    Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    31 mins: Huge shouts for a penalty from the Arsenal faithful, but nothing doing. The ball breaks free and Arsenal are suddenly four-v-two. The ball is threaded through to Havertz, who carries for a few yards before slipping it into the path of Saka. The Englishman cuts back to try and move onto his left, but falls as he collides with the defender.

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:34

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    Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    29 mins: Bellegarde is fouled once more as he looked to skip past Gabriel. The Brazilian is lucky to escape a yellow there.

    The young Frenchman has been a bright spark for Wolves in the opening half hour.

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:32

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    Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    27 mins: Gabriel brings down Bellegarde not far from the edge of the Arsenal box.

    From around 25 yards, Bellegarde goes for the shot, but it creeps over the bar.

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:30

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    GOAL! Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

    25 mins: GOAL!

    They make it look easy, but it’s great work from Arsenal. From that free-kick, they recollect possession and recycle it to Saka on the wing. He’s in plenty of space and decides to swing in a cross – it’s an absolute peach, forcing Sa to commit off his line, and Kai Havertz is there to nod past into an empty net!

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:28

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    Arsenal 0-0 Wolves

    23 mins: Joao Gomes is the first to be booked this afternoon, as he scythes down Martinelli.

    From the free-kick, a brilliant Odegaard pass finds Martinelli but his cross is blocked.

    Chris Wilson17 August 2024 15:26

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