Yerson Mosquera’s stoppage-time own goal gave Premier League leaders Arsenal victory over bottom of the table Wolves in a dramatic finish at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners were frustrated for large parts of the match by a stubborn five-man Wolves defence and it took until the 70th minute for them to take the lead, when Bukayo Saka’s curling corner was pushed on to the post by Sam Johnstone and the ball bounced off the goalkeeper’s back to put Arsenal ahead.
Arsenal were nervy as they looked to see out the win but that allowed Wolves to put numerous balls into the box and Mateus Mane crossed for Tolu Arokodare to head home in the 90th minute.
Supporters had their heads in their hands as it looked as though they had given title rivals Manchester City the chance to move level on points on Sunday against Crystal Palace before the late drama ensued.
Saka cut in from the right and curled a cross towards substitute Gabriel Jesus and Mosquera, trying to head the ball clear, got it all wrong to head past his own keeper to immense scenes of relief in the home support.
The thrilling victory means the Gunners are five points clear of Manchester City and can focus on a tough trip to Everton next week.
