Wolves snatch point as Calafiori’s own goal cancels Arsenal lead

Riccardo Calafiori’s stoppage-time own goal handed Wolves a dramatic 2–2 draw with Arsenal, coming after the visitors had fought back from two goals down and putting the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes in further doubt.

Following their draw with Brentford, Arsenal were unable to hold on to three points in wintry conditions against Rob Edwards’s battling side, who claimed another point in their unlikely survival bid.

Bukayo Saka celebrated his new five-year deal with the club in style, scoring his fifth goal of the season. Mikel Arteta’s decision to play him in the number-10 role paid immediate dividends as he gave Arsenal an early lead.

It seemed three points were heading back to north London when Piero Hincapié doubled the league leaders’ advantage with his first goal for the club. However, Hugo Bueno produced a moment of magic to reduce the deficit for Wolves.

Wolves had the final say as Tom Edozie’s effort from the edge of the box deflected off Calafiori and beyond David Raya, denying Arsenal the chance to extend their advantage over Manchester City to seven points.