Arsenal take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in their opening match of the 2024–25 Premier League season at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, August 17.

Having finished second the last two seasons, Mikel Arteta’s team will be hoping to make a strong start to their campaign. The Gunners have brought in Italian Riccardo Calafiori to strengthen their defence.

Wolves, who finished 14th in the League table last season, struggled in the second half of the preseason, which concluded with a 0-1 loss to Rayo Vallecano.

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The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.

Arsenal vs. Wolves live stream, TV channel in UK

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This game is not available to watch in the United Kingdom since it’s part of the 3 p.m. blackout. However, the fans can still listen to the game on BBC Radio 5 LIVE channel.

What time does Arsenal vs. Wolves kick off in UK?

This Premier League clash takes place at Emirates Stadium in London, UK, and kicks off on Saturday, August 17 at 3:00 p.m. local time (BST).

Arsenal vs Wolves lineups, team news

Arteta’s team will be without the services of defenders Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu, due to hamstring and knee injuries respectively.

There is also uncertainty over Jurrien Timber, who is nursing a foot injury.

Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice returned from their break following England’s late Euro 2024 run and are set to start with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli also leading the attack. 

Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

Injured: Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu

Suspended: None

Wolves also have their own injury concerns, with Daniel Podence (calf) and Leon Chiwone (ankle) ruled out. Enso Gonzalez, the teenage winger from Paraguay suffered an ACL injury while playing at the 2024 Olympics, while striker Sasa Kalajdzic is also sidelined with an ACL injury.

Nelson Semedo will also not be available, as he serves a three-match suspension for a red card he received on the last game of the previous season.

Wolves predicted XI (4-4-2 right to left): Sa (GK) — Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri — Sarabia, Lemina, Gomes, Bellegarde — Cunha, Hwang.

Injured: Daniel Podence, Leon Chiwone, Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic

Suspended: Nelson Semedo

Arsenal vs Wolves prediction

Having finished second on the Premier League table in the last two seasons, Arsenal will want to start on a high. The Gunners have scored against the Wolves in their last 33 fixtures and they will be expected to do so on Saturday as well.

The Wolves struggled to keep pace late in the preseason and may not prove a match for Arsenal’s attacking prowess.

Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Wolves

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