"Newcastle arrived at Molineux in retro shirts to bring back memories of David Ginola and Les Ferdinand but there was no swagger or flair in their goalless draw against Wolves. There was the potential to go fifth in the Premier League with a win for the Magpies but they toiled on their way to a point instead. With two-thirds of possession throughout the game, Newcastle must have expected to come away with more but they possessed neither the creativity nor finishing."
"Wolves were worthy of the draw, which leaves them three points shy of Derby's worst-ever tally of 11, a total many at Molineux, at Christmas, feared would not be overcome. Wolves 0-0 Newcastle United: Premier League live The two teams kicked off with confidence growing; Wolves were four unbeaten in all competitions after a traumatic start to the season, while Newcastle had won three Premier League games in row."
"For all the composure Newcastle showed when slowing building attacks, they lacked a spark in the final third when it mattered. Too much ponderous football on the edge of the Wolves box made them easy to defend against for the back five in gold. Space was at a premium but Newcastle did not know how to create more. Crosses came and went but Newcastle failed to test Jose Sa in the first half."
Newcastle arrived at Molineux in retro shirts evoking David Ginola and Les Ferdinand but produced a goalless draw lacking swagger or flair. A win could have taken them fifth in the Premier League, yet they laboured to a single point despite two-thirds possession. Newcastle dominated possession but lacked creativity and cutting finishing in the final third. Wolves defended with structure under Rob Edwards, offering counter danger and winning a deserved point. Jackson Tchatchoua and Mateus Mane supplied pace and occasional threat, while Newcastle’s ponderous play on the edge of the box made them easy to contain and failed to test goalkeeper Jose Sa.
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