FM Preview: Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers 12 Feb 2011

Last updated : 11 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Arsenal v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Arsenal prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Gunners are clearly on top, having won 32 and lost only 8 of the 53 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Emirates Stadium was less than a year ago, in April 2010, the Gunners carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Wed 10 NovWolves0 - 2ArsenalPREM
2009/2010Sat 03 AprArsenal1-0WolvesPREM
2009/2010Sat 07 NovWolves1 - 4ArsenalPREM
2004/2005Sat 29 JanArsenal2 - 0WolvesFAC
2003/2004Sat 07 FebWolves1 - 3ArsenalPREM
2003/2004Fri 26 DecArsenal3 - 0WolvesPREM
2003/2004Tue 02 DecArsenal5 - 1WolvesLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Gunners, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Arsenal, Wolves are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Wolves have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Arsenal's total of 50 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Wolves are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 24 points from their 25 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal651017716
Wolves620410106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Arsenal fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Gunners. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Wolves Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.