LONDON -- Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal 's "horrible defensive habits" almost cost them victory against Wolves. The Gunners moved five points clear of the top of the Premier League but only after a fraught and nervy performance at Emirates Stadium against the division's worst team.

Ben White’s injury adds to Arsenal’s defensive woes with Gunners already without Gabriel and Cristhian Mosquera

The league leaders "don't know the extent" of the issue yet but the defender was forced off 30 minutes into their win against Wolves.

Arsenal vs Wolves: Stoppage-time deflection seals 2-1 thriller at the EmiratesArsenal left it late but secured crucial 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points by labouring to victory over Wolves. The Gunners squeezed past the side sat bottom of the league in a dramatic end to the game at Emirates Stadium. Tolu Arokodare thought he had rescued Wolves a point when he cancelled out Sam Johnstone’s own goal in the 90th minute.

Alan Shearer praises Arsenal's directness and willingness to put crosses into the box during their late win against Wolves.

Premier League leaders Arsenal needed two own goals, the second deep in stoppage time, to scrape a 2-1 home win over bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers and open a five-point gap while earlier on Saturday Mohamed Salah put aside a tumultuous week to help Liverpool beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0.

Gyokeres improved after the break, flashing a header wide and putting another effort just past the post. It was, however, in stark contrast to the impact Gabriel Jesus made off the bench. The Brazilian returned this week from nearly a year out with a knee injury.