It was a night of drama and controversy at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal FC extended their Premier League lead with a 2–1 win over bottom-placed Wolverhampton Wanderers — but the real talking point was the way the first goal came.
The Gunners had struggled to break down a stubborn Wolves defensive block for much of the match. But in the 70th minute, Bukayo Saka delivered one of those signature curling corners — an inswinging delivery from the right with his left foot that kept bending towards the far post in perfect trajectory.
The ball crashed off the inside of the post and then ricocheted off Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone before crossing the goal line — officially credited as an own goal.
Although it doesn’t appear on paper as a direct goal from the corner, there was no question that Saka’s technique and movement were the catalyst — forcing the error and putting Arsenal ahead in a tightly contested encounter.
Wolves Fight Back, Then Fall Again in Stoppage Time
Just when it seemed like the Gunners might be pegged back to a draw, Wolves — who remain rooted at the foot of the Premier League with just two points after 16 matches — grabbed an unlikely equaliser in the 90th minute through substitute Tolu Arokodare.
However, the drama wasn’t over.
In the 94th minute, a second Saka delivery from wide forced more chaos in the Wolves box. Under pressure from Gabriel Jesus, defender Yerson Mosquera turned the ball into his own net, snatching the win for Arsenal in breathtaking fashion.
What It Means
Arsenal take all three points, moving five points clear at the top of the Premier League. Wolves remain winless after 16 games, their confidence still high but the results painfully against them. Saka’s influence was unmistakable — urge, precision and set-piece prowess — even if the first goal was deflected.
Saka Deserves the Praise — With or Without the Stat Sheet
Own goals in football are often ugly, lucky or confusing. But in this case, Arsenal’s dead-ball specialist forced the moment. Not every inswinging corner creates a chance on goal — let alone one that spins and deflects unpredictably — and that’s where Saka’s genuine quality comes into play.
Even though the league credited it as an own goal, there’s no denying the skill and intention behind the delivery. That alone makes it one of the most talked-about moments of the weekend in the Premier League.
