EPL: Wolves' Late Magic Denies Arsenal Win

Drama at Molineux, Wolves' Tom Edozie scores a stunning late equalizer

Arsenal's title hopes take a hit as Tom Edozie's late goal earns Wolves a 2-2 draw, denying the Gunners crucial points at the top of the Premier League table.

Arsenal's title hopes took a hit as they dropped two points at struggling Wolves...

Arsenal's title hopes took a hit as they dropped two points at struggling Wolves. Tom Edozie's late goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers cancelled out Arsenal's early lead, securing a 2-2 draw.

The Gunners looked like they'd cruise to victory, given their top-of-the-table form, but it was the debutant Edozie who stole the show.

Arsenal's opener was straightforward really - Wolves gave Declan Rice too much space, and Bukayo Saka pounced from a central position to head home the cross.

A point against @Wolves means @Arsenal are five points ahead of @ManCity, who have played a match less 📈

How the match unfolded 👇

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 18, 2026

Merely getting out of their own half was proving to be problematic for Wolves, and Arsenal’s unrelenting pressure almost yielded a second goal when a smart double save from Jose Sa first denied Noni Madueke and then Gabriel Martinelli.

An enforced change, as Angel Gomes was replaced by Tolu Arokodare, ought to have helped Wolves out in an attacking sense, but it had little material impact on how Rob Edwards’ men looked going forward.

Wolves' luck seemed to be turning as they went into halftime without a shot on target. But just before the break, Andre's long-range effort trickled wide, sparing them from going in without an attempt.

They had a better opening eight minutes in the second half when January recruit Adam Armstrong went inside onto his weaker left foot and rifled an effort narrowly over the crossbar.

Any chances of the hosts getting back into the game were seemingly extinguished just moments later when Gabriel’s defence-splitting pass released Piero Hincapie in behind, and he confidently hammered home his first goal for the club. 

Arsenal thought they had it sealed, but Hugo Bueno had other plans - his stunning curling shot from the edge of the box flew into the top corner, reigniting the game.

Arsenal's title hopes took a hit as they dropped two points at struggling Wolves. A late mix-up between David Raya and Gabriel saw the ball drop to Tom Edozie, whose ferocious low drive was deflected off the line and into the bottom corner, lifting the Molineux roof and leaving Mikel Arteta's men crestfallen.

For the Gunners, this was a huge opportunity missed before Manchester City’s match on Saturday and a hammer blow to confidence levels before Sunday’s North London derby.

😱 @Wolves rescue a point in stoppage time against league leaders @Arsenal! pic.twitter.com/oq0owi5BkZ

— Premier League (@premierleague) February 18, 2026

A point won’t change much for Wolves, who will be playing Championship football next season, barring a miracle, but tonight was a rare high point in their dismal campaign.