Arsenal dropped points against the bottom-ranked team, putting their top spot in serious jeopardy

Despite holding a two-goal lead, Arsenal conceded a heartbreaking 2-2 draw to Wolves in the last moments, undermining their position in the intense Premier League championship battle.

Visiting Molineux Stadium against a Wolves side sitting at the bottom, Arsenal started with the mindset that victory was essential to secure their lead. Coach Mikel Arteta surprised many by deploying Bukayo Saka as the central striker. This tactic paid off quickly in the 5th minute when Saka scored a sharp header from Declan Rice’s cross, ending his personal 15-game goal drought and putting the Gunners ahead.

The North London side continued to dominate early in the second half. In the 55th minute, Piero Hincapie made a decisive run and finished confidently from a precise pass by Gabriel Magalhaes. After VAR confirmed no offside, the goal stood, giving Arsenal a 2-0 lead and seemingly securing three points.

However, complacency cost Arsenal dearly. In the 61st minute, Hugo Bueno reignited hope for the home team with a stunning curling shot into the top corner, cutting the deficit to 1-2. From that point, Arsenal unexpectedly dropped back, lost control of the game, and showed vulnerability under Wolves’ intense pressure.

The real tragedy unfolded in the 90+4 minute. In a chaotic moment, goalkeeper David Raya hesitated while punching the ball and collided heavily with teammate Gabriel. The ball rebounded to young talent Tom Edozie, whose shot struck the post, deflected off defender Riccardo Calafiori, and rolled into the net. This cruel own goal sealed a 2-2 draw, leaving Mikel Arteta’s team stunned.

In just over a week, from leading Manchester City by 9 points, Arsenal now face the risk of that gap shrinking to only 2 points. Over their last 7 matches in the Premier League, the Gunners have only secured 10 out of a possible 21 points.

Although they still hold a 5-point lead over Man City, Arsenal have played one more game and have yet to visit Etihad Stadium. If Pep Guardiola’s side wins all their remaining fixtures, they will claim the title.

The upcoming schedule will be a major test of Arsenal’s resolve as they face back-to-back matches against Tottenham (February 22) and Chelsea (March 1). Without a swift improvement in mentality, the scenario of finishing second for the fourth consecutive year will become increasingly likely for the London club.