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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.
Wolves extended their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions with an entertaining goalless draw against Newcastle United.
Newcastle are obviously a very good team. When we had to attack we did, we looked a threat on the counter-attack. Wolves are the first side to go four games unbeaten in a Premier League season while bottom of the table throughout the run since West Brom in April-May 2018 (5).
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
Toothless Newcastle blew the chance to go fifth in the Premier League with an underwhelming display as they drew 0-0 at bottom club Wolves.
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.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the 0-0 draw with Wolves: "We controlled the game but we didn't have the cutting edge today. Chance creation was an issue.
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.