Tragedy in the 90+4th minute: Arsenal drop two bitter points against Wolves.

Arsenal experienced one of the most heartbreaking scenarios in the Premier League this season during their trip to Molineux. Despite holding a 2-0 lead and completely controlling the game for most of the match, Mikel Arteta's side allowed Wolves to come back and equalize 2-2, with the fatal blow coming from an own goal in the 90+4th minute.

Arteta's tactical calculations and Bukayo Saka's explosive performance.

Entering matchday 27 under pressure to win to maintain their position in the title race, manager Mikel Arteta made a bold decision by fielding Bukayo Saka in the number 10 role. This change immediately yielded results beyond expectations.

In the 5th minute, from a precise cross by Declan Rice, Saka headed the ball powerfully through Jose Sa's legs to open the scoring. The goal not only relieved the pressure on Arsenal but also ended the 15-match goalless streak of the number 7 star. With a possession rate of 68% in the first half, the "Gunners" completely dominated the game, preventing Wolves from even getting a single shot on target.

VAR intervention and the turning point from Hugo Bueno's masterpiece.

The lead was doubled in the 56th minute when Piero Hincapie finished decisively, beating the opposing goalkeeper after a pass from Gabriel that tore through the defense. Initially, the linesman had raised the flag for offside, but after VAR intervention, the goal was awarded. This was the Ecuadorian defender's first goal for Arsenal.

However, the home team's hopes were unexpectedly rekindled in the 61st minute. Hugo Bueno executed a skillful turn before curling a left-footed shot into the top corner of David Raya's net. Bueno's first Premier League goal completely changed the course of the game, causing Arsenal to start showing signs of confusion.

Elementary mistake and injury-time tragedy

Mikel Arteta's difficulties were compounded when Bukayo Saka had to leave the field in the 73rd minute due to injury. The absence of a key player significantly reduced the unpredictability of Arsenal's counter-attacks. The drama reached its peak in the final minutes of added time when Wolves launched a full-scale attack.

In the 90+4th minute, goalkeeper David Raya made a serious mistake when he failed to catch a cross from the left wing. Young talent Tom Edozie, making his debut, quickly took a shot; the ball deflected off substitute defender Riccardo Calafiori and went straight into the net, much to the astonishment of the visiting team.

Match statistics Wolves 2-2 Arsenal

This draw, which felt like a defeat, was a cold shower for the Emirates Stadium team's title ambitions. Although they still temporarily hold the top spot, the gap between Arsenal and Manchester City is likely to narrow significantly after this round of matches.