Arsenal vs Wolves: Calafiori debut? Starting lineups for Gunners' season opener
Arsenal welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium for their highly anticipated Premier League season opener, seeking a strong home performance to set the tone for the rest of the season.
Mikel Arteta's side narrowly missed out on the title last season, and fine margins will likely dictate their success this time around.
They will be hoping to kick-start their campaign on a winning note, with a victory over Wolves crucial in establishing momentum and confidence among the squad.
As far as the team news, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice should both start, despite helping England reach the final of Euro 2024 this summer and missing Arsenal’s tour to the US.
New signing Riccardo Calafiori is expected to make his debut from the start.
🔴 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 ⚪️
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2024
🧱 Saliba at the back
🪄 Odegaard pulling the strings
✊ Havertz leads the line
Looking to start strong - COME ON YOU GUNNERS!
Emirates Stadium 📍
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 17, 2024
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Arsenal XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Trossard
Wolves XI: Sa; Doherty, Mosquera, T. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Lemina, J. Gomes; Larsen, Cunha, R. Gomes; Hwang.