JAKARTA - Even though there were only ten players, the Arsenal vs Wolves match ended with a score of 1-0. Arsenal beat hosts Wolves at the Molineux Stadium in the Premier League on Friday, thanks to a Gabriel Magalhaes goal in the first half, even though Arsenal were down for most of the second half.
Arsenal took the lead in the 25th minute when Gabriel scored from close range after a goalmouth mess following a corner from the visitors.
It was Arsenal's first goal since Bukayo Saka scored in a 2-1 loss against Manchester City on New Year's Day.
Saka almost set up Alexandre Lacazette for Arsenal's second just before half-time after a fine team move, but the French forward's first-touch shot went straight for Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa. The Gunners also ensured 1-0 lead at halftime.
Mikel Arteta's side had to finish the second half with 10 men after Gabriel Martinelli got two consecutive yellow cards and was sent off in the 69th minute.
It was Arsenal's 12th red card since Arteta's first game as coach in December 2019.
Arsenal have so far become the team with the most red cards in the Premier League in that time span. That was followed by Brighton and Hove Albion and Southampton with seven red cards each.
Despite being outnumbered Lacazette almost doubled when he beat Sa but his curling shot against Wolves flew narrowly just outside the far post.
The hosts took advantage of a surplus of players to beat the Gunners in the final 10 minutes until Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale made a superb save. Arsenal centre-back Bob Holding also saved his club's goal with a crucial clearance, ESPN reports.
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