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Mikel Arteta's side almost threw away a win against Wolves in a notably nervous atmosphere in the stands and on the pitch
Everything you need to know as Pep Guardiola’s City side look to keep up the pressure on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League
The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has played only a minute of football in more than two months, having suffered a hamstring injury in the 1-0 win at Brentford in early October and later made only a short-lived return off the bench against Bournemouth a few weeks later.
It looked like Arsenal had dropped two vital points when Wolves substitute Tolu Arokodare headed a shock equaliser past Raya in the 90th minute but a second own goal, this time from Yerson Mosquera in the fourth added minute, gave the league leaders what could prove a vital win come May.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club, better known simply as Wolves, are on a historic run in the Premier League. They’ve gained two points from 15 games and are on course to be one of the worst teams to ever grace the league. And, at fan protests in December, several critics had some stern words for Wolves’ esports efforts.
Arsenal player ratings vs Wolves: Bukayo Saka drags Gunners to victory but Viktor Gyokeres anonymous - Gunners made to work hard for all three points as two own goals earn win over Premier League stru
Bryan Mbeumo tapped in (51') and Mason Mount volleyed home (62') before a confident Fernandes penalty (82'). The result leaves United sixth, a point off the top four, with winless Wolves still bottom with just two points.
Manchester United travel to face Wolves as Ruben Amorim's team look for a win that would see them rise as high as sixth - ESPN has live updates.