Sunday 14 / December / 2025
London: A chaotic and heart-stopping finale at the Emirates Stadium saw English Premier League (EPL) leaders Arsenal snatch a 2-1 victory over bottom-side Wolverhampton Wanderers, courtesy of a 94th-minute Yerson Mosquera own goal.
Mikel Arteta's side, frequently stifled by Wolves' resolute five-man defense, broke the deadlock in fortuitous fashion in the 70th minute. Bukayo Saka's inswinging corner was paried onto the post by goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, only for the ball to rebound off the keeper's back and trickle over the line.
Rather than kill the game, the goal invited pressure. Arsenal grew nervy, and Wolves capitalized in the 90th minute. A late flurry of crosses was finally converted when Mateus Cunha found Tolu Arokodare, who powered home a header to seemingly snatch a point for the visitors.
Just as despair set in for the home support, Arsenal delivered a final, dramatic twist. In the fourth minute of added time, Saka again cut in from the right and curled a dangerous cross toward substitute Gabriel Jesus. Under pressure, defender Yerson Mosquera could only divert his attempted clearance past his own goalkeeper, sparking scenes of relief and jubilation in North London.
The victory was marred by a first-half hamstring injury to defender Ben White, casting a shadow ahead of a demanding schedule. Nevertheless, the three points extend Arsenal's lead over Manchester City to five, solidifying their position at the summit ahead of a challenging away fixture at Everton next weekend.
