Nathan Judah's Wolves notebook vs Arsenal

Pre-game 

I predicted 10 of the starting 11 Vitor Pereira has selected today.

Didn’t think Toti would be fit enough to start and takes his place on the bench.

But I am surprised to see Pablo Sarabia keep his place.

I didn’t think he offered much at Chelsea, but maybe a home game will help him find his rhythm.

But if I’m Goncalo Guedes, I’d be frustrated to have not got the call.

 Match

Wolves cannot concede early,, they need to keep the crowd in the game and on this occasion they achieved their objective.

Sa produced a couple of heart in mouth moments, but then saved superbly from Kai Havertz.

At the other end, Nelson Semedo produced a stunning run and cross to Sarabia who volleyed over with the goal at his mercy.

And then the controversial sending off – to be honest I thought Wolves were fortunate to get that decision, but they must take advantage.

From this point on, they have to come away with at least a point!

Second half and Wolves have started like they’re the team with 10 men!

Before finally some dominance with the quiet Cunha starting to stir.

And then Joao – oh Joao! A silly second booking and Wolves have gone from 20 mins to win the game to 20 mins to hang on.

Calafiori’s smart finish at the back post breaks hearts and condemns Wolves to their fourth league defeat on the bounce.

But the lack of urgency when chasing was the most alarming part of the game for me – worrying

Post-match

That was a deflating defeat – a massive disappointment.

Wolves need to sign players and they need to do it quickly.

I thought Agbadou was superb, but there was little to shout about apart from him.

It was a real missed opportunity.

Perreira was defiant in his message – 'we will stay up and we will make signings!'

But the proof is in the pudding!