The Premier League’s top and bottom sides will meet on Wednesday night when leaders Arsenal visit Wolves.
Mikel Arteta’s side have finished second in each of the past three seasons, but currently boast a four-point lead over second-placed Manchester City in the table.
Last time out, the Gunners cruised to a 4-0 win over League One outfit Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup fourth round, setting up a fifth round tie against Mansfield Town.
In the meantime, it has emerged that one of Arsenal’s most important players is set to commit his long-term future to the club.
As per BBC Sport, Bukayo Saka has agreed a new deal with Arsenal that will make him the club’s highest earner.
The report claims that the England international has agreed a new deal with the north London giants, which will earn him in excess of £300,000-per-week.
Saka is set to sign a new contract with Arsenal (Photo: Action Plus Sports Images/Alamy)
Saka, 24, is a product of Arsenal’s youth system and has now made 296 senior appearances for the club across all competitions, scoring 77 goals and registering 78 assists.
So far this season he has featured 22 times for the Gunners in the Premier League, netting four times.
It is claimed that talks between the player and the club over a new deal have been ongoing for around 12 months, with Saka having verbally agreed to a new deal last month.
The winger’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2026/27 season, but the report suggests that he has agreed an extension until the summer of 2031.
Several key players – including defensive duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes – have signed new long-term contracts with the north London club in recent months.