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Wolves in the second half brought on Jorgen Strand Larsen, a forward Newcastle wanted to sign in the summer. And his appearance only highlighted how troubled Eddie Howe has been by his striking options this season. While the goalless draw again highlighted his side’s trouble in breaking down a low block.
NEWCASTLE blew the chance to move fifth in the Premier League – as their away day woes in front of goal continued. Eddie Howe’s side have now failed to score in six of their 11 away games as
Wolverhampton Wanderers stretch their unbeaten run to five games in all tournaments as they nullify Newcastle United in a goalless Premier League draw at Molineux.
Kieran Trippier curled a free-kick inches wide with 10 minutes to go before Bruno Guimaraes came close five minutes later, crashing in a shot that forced a good save from Jose Sa, who got up quickly to repel Joelinton’s follow-up header.
It's been a long time coming, but Wolves have their first win of the Premier League season and have done so while piling pressure on bottom three rival West Ham United.
Wolves registered their first attempt on target of the afternoon at the half-hour mark. Santiago Bueno flicked on Mosquera’s long throw into the penalty area, before Mane audaciously tested Pope with an over-head effort.