Wolves star sends Arsenal warning as they bid to compound Mikel Arteta's misery

Wolves ace Matt Doherty has issued a stark warning to Arsenal ahead of their Premier League clash.

With the Gunners set to visit Molineux in hopes of reviving their Premier League title aspirations after a disappointing loss to Aston Villa, Doherty has urged caution for Mikel Arteta's squad. The recent defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League has only intensified the pressure on Arsenal, and their track record at Molineux with two losses in their last five visits suggests another challenging match lies ahead.

Doherty remarked: "It's obviously a big game, they still have a lot to play for. I'm not sure exactly what their record is coming to Molineux but I'm pretty certain they never have it that easy. It will be another tough game for them. Wolves have always taken scalps.

"We've beaten Chelsea twice this season, we've taken Man City, Spurs twice. For as long as I can remember we've always been capable of doing stuff like that. They're going for the title - but it's not going to be easy for them." Despite Wolves' seemingly low stakes in the season, the 32-year-old defender dismisses any suggestion that his team has lost motivation, reports the Mirror.

He added: "I think that's a myth. I don't know if that has actually happened for anyone mentally. I don't know of any club, or any management staff that would ever allow that. I know some results at the end of the season can make people think that but that's never the case. You're always playing for something, whether it's finishing in a certain position to earn more points and more financial incentives, we're always playing for something.

"Every point matters - every position you finish in the league matters to us." O'Neil's team have been lifted by the comeback of their trusted striker duo from the beginning of the season.

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Hee-Chan Hwang made a cameo off the bench during last week's 2-2 stalemate at Nottingham Forest. Moreover, Matheus Cunha, marking his first start following a hamstring injury, signalled his return with an impressive solo goal as part of the brace that bagged a point at the City Ground.

Doherty further stated: "Obviously, we've had a lot of injuries but a few of the lads are coming back now and we can see the difference they make straight away. I think we've held up rather well considering the players we've had out and Matheus was one of them.

"His first goal the other week...I don't know another individual on the field who could have netted a goal like that. It seemed like he was at a dead-end about three times and yet he managed to find his way out and then place it in the top corner.

"His quality is unbelievable. I don't know if he's an out-and-out nine - I don't even know if he wants to be an out-and-out nine. I think he's more someone who likes to drop in and get on the ball - personally, I see him more as a No.10 or someone who plays either side of a main striker.

"I've been fortunate to have played with a lot of quality players and he's one of them."