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Premier League: Arsenal vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - Preview

Arsenal will bring an eventful Premier League season to a close as they host Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

With both teams playing for pride alone, Arsenal, firmly rooted in second place, and Wolves unable to improve their position in the bottom half of the table, the match serves as a final opportunity for the clubs to make a statement.

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As the celebrations erupted at the City Ground, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal team must have been eager to leave the away dressing room, as their toothless performance left them pondering what might have been in the Premier League title race.

Needing a victory against Nottingham Forest to keep their championship hopes alive, Arsenal fell to a late Taiwo Awoniyi goal and failed to mount a comeback against a well-organized Forest defense. This result confirmed Manchester City as champions after Arsenal's 248-day stay at the top.

While the Gunners have now endured an unfortunate piece of Premier League history, spending the longest time at the summit without clinching the title, Arteta's side has exceeded expectations this season. Qualifying for the Champions League once again, the Emirates Stadium will soon bask in the spotlight of Europe's elite competition.

However, memories of last season's end-of-season collapse, which cost them a top-four finish, loom over North London. Arsenal has managed just two wins in their last eight matches, suffering defeat in their last two games without finding the back of the net.

Yet, as demonstrated by their resounding 5-1 victory over Everton on the final day of last season, Arsenal possesses the ability to thrive when the pressure is off. Another win on Sunday would see them reach 26 victories for the campaign, a feat accomplished only by the 2003-04 Invincibles and the 2001-02 Premier League champions.

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In contrast to Arsenal's final-day success, Wolverhampton Wanderers have endured a string of defeats in their last five matches of the season since their 2-1 victory over Sunderland in 2010.

Following his team's successful battle against relegation, head coach Julen Lopetegui is reportedly contemplating his future at Molineux due to the financial constraints that will hamper the club's progress in the upcoming transfer window. The Spanish coach will not expect a fond farewell at the Emirates, considering recent history.

During the 2022 Emirates Cup, Lopetegui's Sevilla suffered a resounding 6-0 defeat to Arsenal, a sign of their struggles before they turned their fortunes around. In their most recent outing, Wolves settled for a 1-1 draw against Everton, with Yerry Mina's injury-time goal denying them a victory.

Currently sitting in 13th place, Wolves' final position could range from 11th to 15th depending on other results. Their away form has not been decisive in their survival, as they have failed to secure a victory in their last seven away matches. Their performance on rival turf has only been superior to that of Leeds United and Nottingham Forest this season.

Arsenal comfortably defeated Wolves 2-0 in their previous encounter in the West Midlands, extending their winning streak against Lopetegui's side to three matches. In their last meeting at the Emirates 15 months ago, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, courtesy of a late Jose Sa own goal that sent the home crowd into pandemonium.

As Arsenal and Wolves prepare to conclude their seasons, the match offers a chance for both teams to end on a positive note. While the game may lack significant consequences in the league standings, it provides an opportunity to showcase their abilities and set

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