Rob Edwards Stresses Wolves’ Underdog Demands Ahead of Arsenal Clash

Wolves manager Rob Edwaards has delivered an honest assessment of his team’s struggles and what must change if they are to stand any chance of competing with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Saturday.

The Midlands club remain winless in the league this season, and Monday’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester United only deepened concerns about the squad’s mentality and resilience. A recent change in leadership has yet to produce the desired response, and with Arsenal visiting Molineux in imperious form, Edwards knows his side face a monumental challenge.

Speaking ahead of the clash, the Wolves boss emphasized the need for his players to rediscover their discipline, intensity, and collective spirit.

“We’ve got to do the basics really well,” Rob Edwaards said. “We’ve got to value doing the boring things — the unseen things — better. We’ve got to run harder when we lose the ball, react quicker, sprint, fight, and win more duels.”

Edwards admitted that too many simple mistakes against United handed the opposition control, something Wolves cannot afford to repeat against Mikel Arteta’s high-flying Gunners.

“In certain moments when we’re in control of the game, we’ve got to make sure we retain that control,” he continued. “Too often it flipped straight to the opposition in dangerous positions. That can’t happen again — not from our own throw-ins, not from goal kicks. Arsenal are arguably the best at every aspect of the game, and if we don’t match that work ethic, we don’t stand a chance.”

The manager was also candid about the mood within the camp, acknowledging that everyone at the club is under scrutiny after a dismal run of results.

“We’re all being questioned right now,” he said. “Every one of us has to stand up and show people. Some players react better than others — that’s human nature — but it’s up to us to fight through this period together.”

Looking ahead to Saturday, Edwards stressed the importance of clarity and belief when facing an opponent of Arsenal’s quality.

“When you go into a game like this as underdogs, you need real clarity — especially defensively,” he explained. “We’ve worked hard in training to build that. I’ll stand there and believe in what we’re doing, and I need the players to feel that belief too when they cross the white line.”

Rob Edwaards concluded by praising Arsenal’s current form, admitting they represent the toughest test his team could face.

“They’re in an amazing moment,” he said. “They’re confident, they’re gifted, and they value every detail. We’ll need to do the same if we’re going to compete.”