Stoppage-Time Heartbreak! Arsenal Drop Points at Molineux After Late Calafiori Own Goal

Stoppage-Time Heartbreak! Arsenal Drop Points at Molineux After Late Calafiori Own Goal

It was a rollercoaster of emotions at Molineux on February 18, 2026, as Arsenal saw a two-goal lead vanish in a dramatic 2-2 draw against a resilient Wolverhampton Wanderers. For the Gunners, what looked like a routine three points ended in frustration, punctuated by a last-gasp defensive lapse.

Early Dominance for the Gunners Arsenal couldn't have asked for a better start. Bukayo Saka found the back of the net in just the 5th minute, silencing the home crowd and setting a confident tone for the visitors. Mikel Arteta’s side controlled much of the first half, and when Piero Hincapié doubled the lead in the 56th minute, the game felt well and truly over.

The Wolves Fightback However, Wolves refused to lay down. Just five minutes after Arsenal’s second, Bueno struck in the 61st minute to ignite a spark of hope for the hosts. The momentum shifted instantly, as the Molineux faithful pushed their team forward, testing the resolve of Arsenal's backline.

The Final Twist As the clock ticked deep into stoppage time, tragedy struck for the Gunners. In the 94th minute (90+4’), a frantic defensive sequence resulted in Riccardo Calafiori inadvertently turning the ball into his own net.

The image of David Raya and Gabriel in heated discussion after the final whistle tells the whole story: this was a massive missed opportunity for Arsenal in the title race.

Match Summary: Wolves 2-2 Arsenal

The Gist: Arsenal showed clinical finishing early on, but defensive instability in the closing stages allowed Wolves to snatch a point. This result will feel like a loss for Arteta, while Wolves celebrate a hard-earned point against the North London giants.

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