Dramatic Stoppage-Time Own Goal Rescues Arsenal's 2-1 Thriller Over Rock-Bottom Wolves

Arsenal secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on December 13, 2025, in a match defined by two bizarre own goals that propelled the Gunners to a commanding five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.[1][2]

The league leaders, who had won just one of their previous three games, dominated possession but struggled to convert chances against the last-placed Wolves, who remain winless after 16 matches with only two points.[1][2] The first goal came in the 70th minute when Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net with his arm, giving Arsenal a slender lead.[1]

Wolves refused to surrender, equalizing dramatically in the 90th minute through substitute Tolu Arokodare's powerful header from a precise cross, setting up a tense finish.[1][2] However, deep into stoppage time, Yerson Mosquera headed Bukayo Saka's cross into his own goal under pressure, sealing the win for Arsenal in the 94th minute and sparing the hosts from a frustrating draw.[1][2]

Key moments highlighted Arsenal's resilience, with Saka's delivery proving decisive, while Wolves' counterattacks, including efforts from Martinelli and others, kept the game alive.[3] This result positions Arsenal firmly ahead, with Manchester City poised to respond against Crystal Palace.[1]

For Wolves, the defeat leaves them one game from matching Sheffield United's dismal record of 17 winless Premier League starts, underscoring their struggles at the foot of the table.[1]