The league leaders "don't know the extent" of the issue yet but the defender was forced off 30 minutes into their win against Wolves.

Ben White’s injury adds to Arsenal’s defensive woes with Gunners already without Gabriel and Cristhian Mosquera

LONDON -- Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal 's "horrible defensive habits" almost cost them victory against Wolves. The Gunners moved five points clear of the top of the Premier League but only after a fraught and nervy performance at Emirates Stadium against the division's worst team.

By contrast, the Gunners have the best defensive record in the league having conceded just nine times in 15 matches and face a Wolves team who have scored just eight. The Old Gold will be celebrating every shot on target, let alone a miraculous goal.

Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has told Viktor Gyökeres' critics to "leave him alone" -- despite admitting the £64 million ($86m) striker needs to start scoring.

The big news for Arsenal is that William Saliba is back in the starting line-up for the Gunners. The centre back missed five games for the Gunners but is back for this match. There's also a start for Jurrien Timber who was not in the squad for the game away at Club Brugge in the Champions League.

Arsenal vs Wolves: Stoppage-time deflection seals 2-1 thriller at the EmiratesArsenal left it late but secured crucial 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton