Arsenal's 2024/25 Premier League campaign commences this Saturday, August 17 as they take Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium.
Following two consecutive second-place finishes in the League, Mikel Arteta's side will be eager to start strong this season.
Meanwhile, Gary O'Neil's side defied expectations by securing their Premier League spot last season and finishing at 14th place. They are coming off a 1-0 defeat against Rayo Vallecano in the preseason friendly and will have to play out of their skins to beat Arsenal.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Arsenal vs. Wolves live stream, TV channel in US
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the US:
- TV channel: USA Network, UNIVERSO, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo (Spanish language)
- Live stream: Fubo , nbcsports.com, NBC Sports App, UNIVERSO NOW
In the United States (US), the game will be available to watch and stream on UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, and UNIVERSO. Fans can stream the game on Fubo , which presently offers a free trial for new subscribers.
What time does Arsenal vs. Wolves kick off in US?
This Premier League clash takes place at Emirates Stadium in London, UK, and kicks off on Saturday, August 17 at 3 :00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here's how that time translates to US time:
| Date | Kickoff time |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Aug. 17 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Aug. 17 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Aug. 17 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Aug. 17 | 7:00 a.m. |
Arsenal vs Wolves lineups, team news
Arteta's team will be without the services of defenders Kieran Tierney and Takehiro Tomiyasu , due to hamstring and knee injuries respectively.
There is also uncertainty over Jurrien Timber , who is nursing a foot injury.
Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice returned from their break following England's late Euro 2024 run and are set to start with Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli also leading the attack.
Arsenal predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Raya (GK) — White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko — Odegaard, Partey, Rice — Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Injured: Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu
Suspended : None
Wolves also have their own injury concerns, with Daniel Podence (calf) and Leon Chiwone (ankle) ruled out. Enso Gonzalez , the teenage winger from Paraguay suffered an ACL injury while playing at the 2024 Olympics, while striker Sasa Kalajdzic is also sidelined with an ACL injury.
Nelson Semedo will also not be available, as he serves a three-match suspension for a red card he received on the last game of the previous season.
Wolves predicted XI (4-4-2 right to left): Sa (GK) — Doherty, Mosquera, Toti, Ait-Nouri — Sarabia, Lemina, Gomes, Bellegarde — Cunha, Hwang.
Injured: Daniel Podence, Leon Chiwone, Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic
Suspended: Nelson Semedo
Arsenal vs Wolves prediction
Having finished second on the Premier League table in the last two seasons, Arsenal will want to start on a high. The Gunners have scored against the Wolves in their last 33 fixtures and they will be expected to do so on Saturday as well.
The Wolves struggled to keep pace late in the preseason and may not prove a match for Arsenal's attacking prowess.
Prediction: Arsenal 1-0 Wolves
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