Ten-man Arsenal beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at the Molenuex Saturday evening as they continue their Premier League title chase, reports The Standard Gazette.
Arsenal were handed early opportunities as Wolverhampton’s dangerous passes in their vital areas almost cost them.
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Kai Havertz was twice denied by Jose Sa with instinctive saves to keep the score at 0-0.
Towards the end of the first half, Myles Lewis-Skelly was handed a straight red card by referee Michael Oliver for a professional foul as the hosts broke clear for a counter-attacking move after an Arsenal corner kick.
Riccardo Calafiori was introduced by manager Mikel Arteta at the start of the second half in place of Nigeria-eligible youngster Ethan Nwaneri to shore up the backline.
The Italian defender was on hand to score with a low drive moments after that.
Wolves were also reduced to 10 players following a second yellow card to Gomes for a dangerous foul on Jurrien Timber.
The Gunners could not score a second goal as Wolves desperately searched for an equaliser.
The win lifts Arsenal to second place on the Premier League table following the 3-0 defeat of Nottingham Forest by Bournemouth.
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