Scoring 2 goals in the final minutes, Arsenal narrowly escapes defeat in the Premier League

(Result - score) - Arsenal secured a thrilling 2-1 victory against Wolves in the 16th round of the Premier League, continuing to hold the top spot with a narrow margin ahead of Man City.

In the early hours of December 14 (Vietnam time), Arsenal hosted Wolves at home in the 16th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. The match ended in high drama as the Gunners won 2-1, extending their lead at the top of the table by 2 points over their closest rivals Manchester City.

Right after kickoff, Arsenal quickly took control with their familiar possession style. Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, and Viktor Gyökeres constantly troubled both flanks, putting significant pressure on Wolves' defense. In the 18th minute, the game took an unexpected turn when Jurrien Timber received a straight red card for a harsh tackle, forcing Arsenal to play with one less player for most of the match.

Despite being a man down, the home side maintained their dominance. Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, and Eberechi Eze took turns testing their luck, but Wolves’ goalkeeper Sam Johnstone had an outstanding first half, repeatedly denying clear chances from Arsenal. The first half ended goalless.

In the second half, coach Mikel Arteta made continuous personnel changes to keep the pressure on. Arsenal’s efforts were finally rewarded in the 70th minute. From a corner kick, Bukayo Saka unleashed a bold shot that deflected off goalkeeper Sam Johnstone’s hand and went into the net, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead.

Just when it seemed the Emirates Stadium team had the victory secured, drama exploded in the 90th minute. Matheus Mané delivered a precise cross into the box, allowing Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare to rise and head the ball past David Raya, leveling the score at 1-1 for Wolves.

However, during the fourth minute of added time, Arsenal celebrated again. Yerson Mosquera, attempting to block a cross, accidentally headed the ball into his own net, sealing a nerve-wracking 2-1 win for the Gunners.

These valuable three points help Arsenal maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League standings, demonstrating the resilience of the title contenders despite playing most of the match with a player less.