EPL: Ten-man Arsenal hang on to claim crucial win against Wolves

Ten-man Arsenal secured their first win in over a month as they scraped past Wolves 1-0 at Molineux to move up to fifth in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta’s side took the lead in the 25th minute, as Gabriel tapped in a scrappy opener from close range for his second goal of the season.

The complexion of the game then turned in Wolves’ favour with just over twenty minutes to go as Gabriel Martinelli was shown two yellow cards in quick succession to leave Arsenal in the lurch as they tried to see the game out.

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Wolves threw everything at the North London side in the closing moments of the game, but were unable to find the breakthrough, as the Arsenal back-line defended valiantly.

There was relief on the Arsenal bench as the Gunners held on for a priceless victory in the West Midlands.