“Gabriel and Saliba are really good and very physical. We got in some good crossing areas and almost went 1-0 ahead when we hit the post but they are a difficult team to play when you have no attackers. We tried to use our pressing.”-EPL manager blown away by ‘very physical’ Arsenal duo after 2-0 win vs Wolves.

Arsenal reclaimed their top spot in the Premier League standings with a commanding 2-0 triumph over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium, with goals from Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard securing the victory.

This win served as a crucial response for the Gunners, who had faltered in their previous match against Aston Villa and suffered a disappointing exit from the Champions League against Bayern Munich.

Manager Gary O’Neil of Wolves acknowledged Arsenal’s defensive prowess, particularly praising the center-back pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes for their physicality and effectiveness in thwarting attacking threats.

O’Neil highlighted Arsenal’s defensive solidity, noting their impressive record of 15 clean sheets and the fewest goals conceded in the Premier League so far this season.

This defensive resilience will be crucial as Arsenal enter the final stretch of the campaign, with five games remaining.

Their next challenge comes in the form of a London derby against Chelsea, where Saliba and Gabriel will aim to maintain their defensive excellence. A victory in this fixture could extend Arsenal’s lead at the top, albeit temporarily, as they look to fend off competition from Manchester City.

Despite City having two games in hand, a win against Chelsea would provide Arsenal with a valuable advantage as they aim to secure maximum points in their remaining fixtures against Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Everton.

Maintaining defensive solidity will be imperative in these upcoming matches, as Arsenal seek to capitalize on any potential slip-ups from Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title.