Arsenal moved five points clear at the top following two owngoals by Wolverhampton Wonderers’ Sam Johnstone and Yerson Mosquera in a 2-1 win at The Emirates on Saturday night.
Both teams played out a goalless draw in the first-half that produces little to talk about, as a more stubborn Wolves backline held their place for 70 minutes.
Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone’s 70th minute owngoal gave Arsenal the lead before Super Eagles leftout striker Tolu Arokodare equalised for Wolves in the 80th minute.
The visitors were on the verge of breaking the Gunners heart for another late minute draw.
But, Yerson Mosquera scored an own goal in stoppage time to give Premier League leaders Arsenal victory over bottom of the table Wolves in a dramatic finish at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners moved five points clear of Manchester City who play away to Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon.
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Wolves backline wondered for 70 minutes and making the league leaders work for the win at the Emirates.
Mosquera steered in Buakyo Saka’s cross in stoppage time after Wolves substitute Tolu Arokodare looked to have earned the visitors an unlikely point moments before.
Wolves came into the match having made the joint-worst start to a season in Premier League history, with two points from 15 games.
But the Wonderer frustrated Arsenal and were seconds away from an unlikely result.
