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The Digest:

Tolu Arokodare expressed deep disappointment after Wolves’ last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, pinpointing a recurring lack of focus at crucial moments. His debut Premier League goal was overshadowed by a familiar narrative of late collapse and costly errors.

Key Points:
  • Arokodare scored a 90th-minute equalizer, his first Premier League goal for Wolves.
  • Arsenal won in stoppage time via a second own goal forced by Bukayo Saka.
  • The striker admitted that poor defending in the final moments cost his team.
  • He highlighted a pattern of conceding late goals as a critical issue to fix.
  • Wolves have struggled offensively but created chances in the second half.
  • Arokodare remains hopeful their luck will change in the coming games.
  • The forward was not included in Nigeria's final 28-man squad for AFCON 2025.
The result leaves Wolves reflecting on a harsh lesson in concentration, revealing how campaigns are shaped not just by talent, but by resilience in the dying moments.

Sources: Soccernet, TNT Sports