The referee's whistle echoed through the Emirates, signaling the end of a performance that had left little room for debate.
The scoreboard read Arsenal 4, Wolves 0—a statement, not just a result.
Fifteen minutes after Izan had been subbed off to a roaring ovation, Gabriel Magalhães had risen above the crowd and powered home a header from a corner, adding the final touch to an already commanding display.
There had been no wild celebration—just a sense of purpose, of business handled.
As the players began to disperse across the pitch, applause rippled through the stands.
Arsenal's squad clapped back at their fans in appreciation, walking the pitch with satisfaction etched on their faces.
Some exchanged shirts, others brief handshakes with their Wolves counterparts—sportsmanship marking the close of a long evening.
Mikel Arteta stood at the edge of his technical area, arms folded, eyes scanning his players with the faintest of smiles.
