Gunners work hard for point

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Arsenal were forced to dig deep to earn a slightly fortuitous 1-1 draw with Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

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A mistake from Granit Xhaka early in the game helped Wolves grab the lead, Ivan Cavaleiro and Raul Jimenez combining before the former scored from close range.

Arsenal, unbeaten in ten league games going into this clash, enjoyed large swathes of possession thereafter but rarely threatened to get themselves on terms.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck a post from close range midway through the second half as the Gunners appeared destined to suffer a frustrating day.

They were very deep and had fast players for the counter attack so it was very difficult for us.

Bernd Leno

With four minutes left, Henrikh Mkhitaryan's attempted cross beat everyone and crept into the net beyond Rui Patricio.

Arsenal have now failed to establish a half-time lead in any of their 12 league games under boss Unai Emery – a feat only Cardiff City have also failed to achieve so far this season.

Sub Adama Traore came within inches of scoring for Wolves on the breakaway in stoppage time at the end when his shot beat Bernd Leno but cannoned down off the crossbar to safety.

The Arsenal goalkeeper admitted it had been a 'difficult' day at the office.

"It was a hard game for us, in the first half we didn't play our best and in the second half we had many chances and Wolverhampton had some chances as well," he said.

"They were very deep and had fast players for the counter attack so it was very difficult for us.

"It was a difficult start because we conceded so it was easier for Wolverhampton to defend and they played on the counter so it was more difficult."

Arsenal are 10/11 to win their next league match away at Bournemouth on 25th November. The Cherries are 13/5 while the draw is 14/5.

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Arsenal were forced to dig deep to earn a slightly fortuitous 1-1 draw with Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.

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A mistake from Granit Xhaka early in the game helped Wolves grab the lead, Ivan Cavaleiro and Raul Jimenez combining before the former scored from close range.

Arsenal, unbeaten in ten league games going into this clash, enjoyed large swathes of possession thereafter but rarely threatened to get themselves on terms.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang struck a post from close range midway through the second half as the Gunners appeared destined to suffer a frustrating day.

They were very deep and had fast players for the counter attack so it was very difficult for us.

Bernd Leno

With four minutes left, Henrikh Mkhitaryan's attempted cross beat everyone and crept into the net beyond Rui Patricio.

Arsenal have now failed to establish a half-time lead in any of their 12 league games under boss Unai Emery – a feat only Cardiff City have also failed to achieve so far this season.

Sub Adama Traore came within inches of scoring for Wolves on the breakaway in stoppage time at the end when his shot beat Bernd Leno but cannoned down off the crossbar to safety.

The Arsenal goalkeeper admitted it had been a 'difficult' day at the office.

"It was a hard game for us, in the first half we didn't play our best and in the second half we had many chances and Wolverhampton had some chances as well," he said.

"They were very deep and had fast players for the counter attack so it was very difficult for us.

"It was a difficult start because we conceded so it was easier for Wolverhampton to defend and they played on the counter so it was more difficult."

Arsenal are 10/11 to win their next league match away at Bournemouth on 25th November. The Cherries are 13/5 while the draw is 14/5.

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Source: bet365.com