Johan Djourou passed a late fitness test and Song returned from suspension but Walcott missed out through injury and the tired looking Ramsey dropped to the bench meaning Arsenal started with: Szczesny; Djourou, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen; Song; Benayoun, Arteta, Rosicky, Gervinho and van Persie (C). This team lined-up a day later than expected against a Wolves side consisting of Hennessey; Zubar, Berra, Johnson (C), Ward; Hunt, Henry, Milijas, Forde, Jarvis and Fletcher who had only picked up one point in their last three league games.
Arsenal started reasonably brightly with Gervinho running at Zubar and winning a corner after just a minute. However, this was easily dealt with by Hennessey and Wolves negotiated the next few minute...

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