Newcastle will look to continue their positive start to the new campaign by claiming all three points away against Wolves on Sunday.
Eddie Howe’s men are unbeaten across all competitions and will make it five in a row unbeaten should they avoid defeat at Molineux.
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Wolves Recent Form
Wolves lost their first two games of the season, even if they were against Arsenal and Chelsea. The performance against Chelsea was worrying, though, as they shipped six goals in a 6-2 loss at home.
They subsequently progressed in the League Cup after defeating Burnley before earning a 1-1 draw away at Wolves in the league.
Wolves Injury News
Enzo Gonzalez Medina, Sasa Kalajdzic and Boubacar Traore are all still out with knee injuries, with the former pairing out for the long term.
The fitness of Yerson Mosquera will be assessed before kick off.
Last Wolves Lineup
Here’s how Wolves lined up against Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle Recent Form
Newcastle have won two and drawn one of their first three Premier League games so far. On the opening day, they earned a narrow 1-0 win against Southampton despite being down to 10 men, while they next drew 1-1 away at Bournemouth.
They then progressed in the League Cup on penalties after a draw with Forest.
Last time out, they earned a huge win at home against Tottenham, 2-1.
Newcastle Injury News
Newcastle still have a number of first-team players missing. Sven Botman and Jamaal Lascelles are out until next year due to serious knee injuries, while the game will come too quick for Callum Wilson and Joe Wollock.
Lewis Miley will return in a month.
Fabian Schar is available again following his suspension.
Last Newcastle Lineup
Here’s how Newcastle lined up against Tottenham.
Wolves vs Newcastle – who is the referee and VAR?
Referee: Chris Kavanagh
Assistants: Lee Betts, Richard West
Fourth official: Simon Hooper
VAR: John Brooks
Assistant VAR: Timothy Wood
Wolves – Player To Watch
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Publish date : 2024-09-13 10:19:04
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