Arsenal’s 2024/25 Premier League season begins this Saturday, August 17, with their match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium.

After two consecutive second-place finishes in the league, Mikel Arteta’s side will be keen to start this season strongly.

Meanwhile, Gary O’Neil’s side exceeded expectations by securing a place in the Premier League last season, finishing 14th. They suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano in their pre-season friendly and will now have to work extra hard to beat Arsenal.

The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.

Arsenal vs Wolves Live stream, TV channel in USA

Here’s how to watch this Premier League game in the US:

• TV channels: 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 can be watched and streamed on UNIVERSO NOW, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, USA Network, and UNIVERSO. Fans can stream the game on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial for new subscribers.

What time does the Arsenal vs Wolves game kick off in the USA?

This Premier League duel takes place in Emirates Stadium in London, UK, and begins on Saturday, August 17 at 3:00 o’clock Local time (BST).

This is how this time is converted to US time:

Arsenal vs Wolves Lineups, team news

Arteta’s team has to do without the services of defenders Kieran Tierney And Takehiro Tomiyasudue to thigh or knee injuries.

There is also uncertainty about Jurrien Timberwho is recovering from a foot injury.

Bukayo Saka And Declan rice have returned from the break following England’s late run at the 2024 European Championship and are expected to Kai Havertz And Gabriel Martinelli also led the attack.

Arsenal’s expected formation (4-3-3, from right to left): Raya (GK) – White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko – Odegaard, Partey, Rice – Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.

Injured: Kieran Tierney, Takehiro Tomiyasu

Exposed: No

The Wolves also have injury concerns. Daniel Podence (calf) and Leon Chiwon (ankle) excluded. Enso GonzalezThe teenage winger from Paraguay suffered a cruciate ligament tear at the 2024 Olympic Games, while the striker Sasa Kalajdzic is also out due to a cruciate ligament injury.

Nelson Semedo will also be unavailable as he is suspended for three matches due to a red card he received in the last game of the previous season.

Expected Wolves formation (4-4-2 from 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

Exposed: Nelson Semedo

Prediction Arsenal vs Wolves

Having finished second in the Premier League table for the past two seasons, Arsenal will be looking to start on a winning note. The Gunners have scored in their last 33 games against Wolves and will be expected to do the same on Saturday.

Wolves struggled to keep up towards the end of pre-season and may not be able to cope with Arsenal’s attacking prowess.

Forecast: Arsenal – Wolves 1:0

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