LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Arsenal 5-0 Wolves: 3 talking points from final day thrashing
by Adam Schultz
Arsenal finished off their superb Premier League campaign with a 5-0 romp over Wolves at a sun-soaked Emirates Stadium.
The Premier League title may be long gone, but Arsenal made sure they sent themselves and their fans into the offseason in good spirits.
A 5-0 hammering of Wolves made for the perfect afternoon at the Emirates as Granit Xhaka completed a fairytale send-off with two quick-fire goals in the first 15 minutes.
A five-star showing from the Gunners ❤️
Check out the highlights from our victory against Wolves 👇 pic.twitter.com/lPMJSAYUOG
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 28, 2023
Bukayo Saka joined in to make it 3-0 inside half an hour before second-half goals to Gabriel Jesus and defender Jakub Kiwior rounded out the win.
Arsenal 5-0 Wolves: 3 talking points from final day thrashing
The game provided plenty of talking points; here they are.
1. Granit Xhaka gets the perfect send-off
The Swiss international has come a long way since that infamous day against Crystal Palace, hasn’t he? In what looks to be his final game as a Gunner, Xhaka ended it on the highest of highs.
Two first-half goals gave the perfect end to his time as an Arsenal player, and there wasn’t one fan who wasn’t standing and applauding his efforts.
The entire crowd inside the Emirates Stadium rise to their feet to give Granit Xhaka a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch. ❤️ [@SamJDean] #afc pic.twitter.com/jxyPR2KRs2
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) May 28, 2023
He was a true warrior for the club through some turbulent times, but he stuck true, and while he wasn’t rewarded with a Premier League medal, a double and a rousing reception for him will have to do.
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<p>Bukayo Saka joined in to make it 3-0 inside half an hour before second-half goals to Gabriel Jesus and defender Jakub Kiwior rounded out the win.</p>
<h2>Arsenal 5-0 Wolves: 3 talking points from final day thrashing</h2>
<p>The game provided plenty of talking points; here they are.</p>
<h2>1. Granit Xhaka gets the perfect send-off</h2>
<p>The Swiss international has come a long way since that infamous day against Crystal Palace, hasn’t he? In what looks to be his final game as a Gunner, Xhaka ended it on the highest of highs.</p>
<p>Two first-half goals gave the perfect end to his time as an Arsenal player, and there wasn’t one fan who wasn’t standing and applauding his efforts.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The entire crowd inside the Emirates Stadium rise to their feet to give Granit Xhaka a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch. ❤️ [<a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/29/arsenal-5-0-wolves-talking-points-final-day-demolition-premier-league/"https://twitter.com/SamJDean?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>@SamJDean] <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/29/arsenal-5-0-wolves-talking-points-final-day-demolition-premier-league/"https://twitter.com/hashtag/afc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>#afc</a> <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/29/arsenal-5-0-wolves-talking-points-final-day-demolition-premier-league/"https://t.co/jxyPR2KRs2">pic.twitter.com/jxyPR2KRs2
<p>— afcstuff (@afcstuff) <a href=https://paininthearsenal.com/2023/05/29/arsenal-5-0-wolves-talking-points-final-day-demolition-premier-league/"https://twitter.com/afcstuff/status/1662869213176799235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%22>May 28, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>He was a true warrior for the club through some turbulent times, but he stuck true, and while he wasn’t rewarded with a Premier League medal, a double and a rousing reception for him will have to do.</p>
<p><em>Continued on the next slide…</em></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:2560px;">Thomas Partey continued at right-back. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>Partey trialled at right back?</h2>
<p>We saw it against Nottingham Forest and now again against Wolves. Thomas Partey at right back is something that not many Arsenal fans are used to.</p>
<p>He has played there for Atletico Madrid, but he has been a midfield beast since arriving in north London.</p>
<p>Is this recent shift into the right-back spot a precursor to what to expect next season? Surely not, but Mikel Arteta has a plan, and it remains to be seen if Partey will be a midfielder or a defender.</p>
<p><em>Continued on the next slide…</em></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text" style="width:2560px;">An excellent campaign finished with a flourish. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>
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<h2>3. Gunners end the season in style</h2>
<p>While this was not the end to the season many wanted nor expected just a few weeks ago, Arsenal made sure to end the season on a high note. A fitting farewell for Granit Xhaka and a dominating performance against Wolves.</p>
<p>Second spot in the league table is nothing to turn your nose up at, and the Gunners could have mailed it in on a sunny London afternoon, but they put their foot on the gas and never let up.</p>
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