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Arsenal will be facing Wolves away on Wednesday at 20: 00 GMT in the Premier League. It is the only league match scheduled in midweek - but why? The fixture was originally set to take place on Saturday, 21 March. However, as Arsenal will be facing Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, their fixture against Wolves has been brought forward to a week in which both teams are free to play. Manchester City's fixture against Crystal Palace was also set to take place on 21 March, but the meeting has been postponed with a date yet to be fixed. City's match could not be scheduled to this week, at the same time as Arsenal's, because Palace are in the Conference League knockout play-offs on Thursday evening. Their reverse fixture against Zrinjski is on Thursday, 26 February, which rules out another possible midweek game. Should Arsenal win Wednesday's match, it will strengthen their lead in the Premier League over Man City by seven points. This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. Send us your questions Why is there a four-week break in the WSL? Why is there talk about a Pakistan spinner's action? What are all the trophies teams can win in the Six Nations? Arsenal make Saka best-paid player with new deal Pollock, Curry and Lawrence to start for England v Ireland - reaction & Chris Jones Q&A Rain ends Ireland & Australia's T20 World Cup hopes How a sound effect became the ultimate movie in-joke The story of one of Scotland's most mysterious disappearances The hunt for the next superstar chef is on Valtteri Bottas prepares for his fresh start at Cadillac FA Cup heroes Macclesfield make memories to last a lifetime What has gone wrong for British short track speed skating? Nissanka ton sends Sri Lanka through & leaves Australia on brink. Video Nissanka ton sends Sri Lanka through & leaves Australia on brink 'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance? 'People shouldn't be dying just for existing' - Gauff on US issues Five talking points from round two of Six Nations Swearing, illicit filming & rule changes - what next in curling cheating row? Why first gold on snow has been just a matter of time 'India v Pakistan becoming a political rivalry rather than sporting one' Bankes and Nightingale win snowboard cross gold for Team GB. Video Bankes and Nightingale win snowboard cross gold for Team GB Eight-try France hammer Wales in Cardiff. Video Eight-try France hammer Wales in Cardiff 'Murrayfield pain will make England a better team' A big day for GB's men's curling team - Tuesday's guide A 'very special' FA Cup win and why managing Ronaldo is 'easy' Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.