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da brwin： BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson is backing Wolves to beat Arsenal when the pair face each other at Molineux on Wednesday night, suggesting one key area where the game can be won for the hosts.
What’s he said?
Ever since Wolves’ Wembley heartbreak against Watford, they’ve been on a downward spiral and have failed to win since. To add to that, they’ve won just once in their last five games, a 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
At home, they’ve been considerably better than on the road, which is something that can also be said for their next opponents Arsenal. As a result, it’s a match that could well go the way of Nuno Santo’s men.
Wolves have lacked a fluidity to their game in recent weeks, but against a Gunners team who are likely to be more open, Lawrenson is backing the hosts to prevail.
He suggested in his BBC predictions that they’d have no trouble because Arsenal aren’t a team who sits deep and defends. He predicted a 2-0 win for the hosts and said:
“Wolves were held by Brighton on Saturday and it seems they struggle to beat teams who just sit in against them.
“That is something for Nuno Espirito Santo to sort out for next season, but I don’t think it will be a problem on Wednesday because Arsenal will go at them.”
Wolves brilliant against the top sides
It’s been a fantastic season for Wolves but it finally looks as though they may be running out of steam. Their small squad is catching up on them, and as such, have struggled recently.
However, Lawrenson’s comments are indicative of the club’s performances against top six sides this term. When taking on those in the first six positions in the Premier League, Wolves have claimed 13 points so it’s easy to see why they may do well again against Arsenal on Wednesday.
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Nuno’s team were excellent in the reverse fixture at the Emirates earlier in the campaign. They were superb on the counter and were rather unfortunate not to come away with the win, spurning a succession of chances.
They’ll need to be equally as good on the counter on Wednesday evening and, given Arsenal’s struggles on the road, Wolves might just prevail.