Arsenal begin their new season against Wolves
Calafiori hoping to make his competitive debut (Picture: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Riccardo Calafiori starts on the bench for Arsenal as they take on Wolves in their opening Premier League match.

The Gunners have a relatively clean bill of health having ended their pre-season campaign in impressive fashion with dominant wins over Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon.

Jurrien Timber missed both those games, sparking fresh injury fears after missing almost his entire first season at the club. But the Dutchman makes the bench this afternoon.

Arsenal fans got their first glimpse of summer signing Calafiori against Lyon, with the Italy international playing the final 25 minutes.

He remains among the subs today with Mikel Arteta sticking with the familiar back line ofBen White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Kai Havertz is selected ahead of Gabriel Jesus up front.

Takehiro Tomiyasu meanwhile missed the pre-season tour of the US due to a knee problem with Arteta revealing last weekend the versatile defender is a number of weeks away from his return.

Kieran Tierney also remains unavailable.

Predicted Arsenal team to face Wolves.
Metro’s predicted starting XI.

Confirmed Arsenal starting XI vs Wolves

Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Saka, Havertz, Martinelli

Where to watch Arsenal vs Wolves? Kick-off time and TV channel

Arsenal vs Wolves kicks off at 3pm on Saturday August 17.

The match is not available to watch in the UK.

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