Team News: Anthony Forde handed first Wolverhampton Wanderers start

Forde handed first Wolves start

Winger Anthony Forde has been handed his first appearance in the Premier League for Wolverhampton Wanderers' trip to Arsenal this afternoon.

The 18-year-old has come into a side that will operate with one striker, Steven Fletcher, while Stephen Hunt and Matt Jarvis provide the attacking support.

For hosts Arsenal, Yossi Benayoun is given a start in the midfield and Gervinho is selected in attack ahead of the ill Theo Walcott.

Arsenal: Szczesny; Djourou, Koscielny, Mertesacker, Vermaelen; Song, Arteta, Rosicky, Benayoun; Gervinho, Van Persie

Wolves: Hennessey; Zubar, Berra, Johnson, Ward; Forde, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Hunt; Fletcher

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