Wolves 0-1 Arsenal: Late Calafiori Strike Keeps Gunners’ Title Charge Alive

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Arsenal continue their chase behind league leaders Liverpool after grabbing a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux on Saturday.

The first chance of the game fell to the hosts after 10 minutes as Nelson Semedo put in a delightful cross for Pablo Sarabia, who sliced his volley just off-target.

Arsenal’s best chances fell to Kai Havertz, as he flicked his first header wide while his second header was saved from close range by José Sá’s outstretched leg.

However, the visitors were reduced to 10 men after youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off by referee Michael Oliver for a foul on Matt Doherty.

The numerical advantage was clearly visible as the hosts started to dominate. David Raya was called to action as he tipped Matheus Cunha’s deflected effort away, before the Brazilian shot inches wide from the resulting corner.

As the second period wore on, Wolves were also reduced to 10 men after João Gomes was shown a second yellow for a nasty challenge.

Arsenal capitalised four minutes later through substitute Riccardo Calafiori, who struck a half-volley that found its way into the bottom corner.

Wolves pushed for a late equaliser with Rayan Aït-Nouri and Cunha both forcing Raya into saves, but the Gunners held on for three precious points to keep them in the title race.

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