Pep Guardiola has just been mobbed on the touchline by the two Crystal Palace mascots. The Manchester City manager took it all in good spirits with a handshake and even a hug. But he did initially look a little startled by the two men in giant eagle costumes.

With no early kick-off in the Premier League on Saturday, TNT Sports will televise Arsenal’s evening match with Wolves. Audiences can stream the fixture on discovery+, too. fuboTV and DAZN are the go-to destinations in Canada, while the USA Network and NBC Sports App and website will be showing the match in the United States.

Players from Liverpool and Arsenal were the subject of heavy challenges from their opponents, who only got yellow cards. Why?

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.

Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to join Dutch giants Ajax on a short-term deal until the end of the season.

Manchester City maintained their pursuit of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday.