December 14th 2025.
In a nail-biting match, Arsenal and their manager Mikel Arteta narrowly escaped with a win against Wolves, thanks to a 94th minute own goal. The victory was a result of some last-minute heroics from two Arsenal stars, much to the relief of former player Ian Wright, who praised them for their efforts.
The match had been a tense one, with the Gunners looking like they would drop crucial points in the title race. However, a fortuitous own goal from Wolves' Tolu Arokodare had put them in the lead. But just as it seemed like they would secure the win, Wolves struck back in injury time, leaving Arsenal fans on the edge of their seats.
But in the dying moments of the game, it was the persistence of young gun Bukayo Saka and the impressive movement of Gabriel Jesus that turned the tables in Arsenal's favor. Saka's cross was turned into an own goal by Yerson Mosquera, securing the three points for the Gunners.
Wright couldn't contain his excitement as he took to Instagram to congratulate the team. "Well done guys, that's not easy," he wrote. "Trying to win the league is a tough task, but we did it and got the three points at home. Big shoutout to Saka, who once again came up with the goods. And Jesus, beautiful to see. I don't care if they say it's an own goal, all that matters is the win."
He also urged fans to get behind the team and support them on their journey towards winning the league. However, while Wright focused on the positives, Arteta was quick to point out the flaws in their performance. The manager labeled their performance as "unacceptable" and stressed the need for improvement.
"We should have had a bigger margin of victory," Arteta said. "We had more chances in the second half, but for a brief period, we were passive and had some terrible defensive habits. It's not up to the required level. We were fortunate to win in the end."
A draw in this match would have given Manchester City the opportunity to overtake Arsenal at the top of the table. But with this win, the Gunners maintain their lead, with City now five points behind.
However, their defensive issues continue to plague them, with Ben White being the latest addition to their injury list. With Gabriel, Cristhian Mosquera, and Riccardo Calafiori already sidelined, White's hamstring injury only adds to their woes. Arteta also expressed his concern about the lack of options in defense, with William Saliba being forced to play despite just returning from injury.
"Ben hasn't played many minutes because of his previous knee problem," Arteta explained. "But due to a lack of options, we had to take a risk and play him for longer than we would have liked. We were also forced to play William, who has just returned from an ankle injury. It wasn't the best decision, but we had no other choice."
As the Gunners continue their journey towards the title, they will need all the support they can get from their fans. But Arteta knows that they need to improve their performance if they want to lift the trophy at the end of the season.
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