Welcome to Eurosport-Yahoo!'s LIVE text commentary of the Premier League game between Wolves and Arsenal at Molineux. Wolves come into the match off the back of sixth successive defeats and six points adrift of safety, while Arsenal look to consolidate third spot with rivals Tottenham two points behind in fourth.
Premier League / Matchday 33
Molineux / 11.04.2012
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- R. van Persie(9' PEN)
- T. Walcott(11')
- Y. Benayoun(69')
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Updated 11/04/2012 at 22:50 GMT+1
31'
Walcott charges down the right once more before losing the ball to Stephen Ward, and the Irishman proceeds to find Doyle with a fine pass.
29'
Benayoun and Ramsey combine on the edge of the penalty area, before Walcott blasts a wild shot wide to the home fans' delight.
28'
Van Persie and Benayoun combine with a sweet interchange, but this time Santos blasts the shot wide.
27'
There are now chants of "One Mick McCarthy..." from the home fans. If only he had that support a while ago, many would argue in hindsight.
26'
Stearman is very fortunate as he cynically blocks van Persie off the ball, and Song is absolutely furious about it with the referee missing the incident.
25'
Ramsey drops deep once more to link up the play, but Zubar intercepts once more with another fine challenge.
23'
Berra rises high to meet a corner from the right as he beats Djourou, but a deflection off the defender's back takes the ball wide!
22'
Doyle fouls Arteta, and Arsenal have a free kick deep inside their own half as they can build once more.
21'
Arsenal have enjoyed 71 per cent of the possession so far in this match!
20'
Walcott has been pretty devastating so far in this match, and Arsenal are a constant threat in the final third.
19'
Van Persie takes the ball forward from deep as he links up the play with Arteta and Song: it's mesmerising passing from the visitors.
18'
Walcott is getting all sorts of abuse from the home fans as a result of his celebration - the Wolves supporters really did not appreciate it.
17'
Arsenal stroke the ball around at the back as the visitors find themselves in cruise control as early as the 17th minute in this match.
16'
STAT: Robin van Persie has scored 45 goals in his last 50 Premier League appearances.
15'
Benayoun harries away tirelessly in the final third as Henry dallies on the ball down the Wolves right.
14'
STAT: Arsenal have won 15 and lost none of the last 18 games against Wolves in all competitions.
13'
The boos ring out very early from the Wolves fans as Arsenal go straight back on the attack after the second goal.
12'
The Wolves fans are absolutely furious as Walcott celebrated by putting his finger to his lips to 'silence' the home supporters.
11'
GOAL!!!!! WALCOTT MAKES IT TWO!! This is a nightmare for Wolves early on as Walcott flies through with another blistering run and a second one-two with van Persie leaves him with a clinical finish!
10'
Poor David Davis has to make way as Connor acts quickly, and Berra is the man to come on.
9'
GOAL!!!!! VAN PERSIE SCORES!!! It's a cheeky dink down the middle of the goal, and Hennessey falls for it as he dives to his right - it's an audacious finish, and Arsenal are in front!