Feb 18 • 23:21 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

EPL: Arsenal blow two-goal lead as 20th place Wolves rally 2-2 late draw

Arsenal surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Wolverhampton Wanderers, allowing Manchester City to close in on the Premier League title race.

In a thrilling Premier League match at Molineux Stadium, Arsenal dominated for significant stretches but ultimately settled for a 2-2 draw against struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are currently at the bottom of the league. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring early, ending a frustrating 15-game goal drought, followed by a second goal from Piero Hincapié that seemingly put the Gunners in control. However, Wolverhampton fought back thanks to an incredible strike from Hugo Bueno and a late own goal by Arsenal's defense that capped off their comeback.

The draw has critical implications for Arsenal in the title race, as they drop vital points and grant Manchester City a potential opportunity to overtake them in the standings. Furthermore, the match raised concerns for Arsenal fans as Bukayo Saka was forced to leave the pitch due to a hip injury after his goal, highlighting ongoing fitness issues during this crucial stage of the season when every match counts significantly towards their championship aspirations. The intensity of the match peaked with heightened tensions between players from both teams towards the end, underscoring the stakes involved.

For Wolves, the draw provides a much-needed morale booster as they continue their battle to escape relegation, having shown resilience against one of the Premier League's top teams. Arsenal's next fixture scheduled against Tottenham on Sunday, February 22, now looms large, as they must rebound to stay competitive in the title race while managing their injured players closely.

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