Premier League GW10 - Wolves vs Newcastle Utd

Wolves vs Newcastle Utd | Picture Credits: Wolves Website.

Welcome to Molineux, home of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) and Newcastle United, for an exciting Premier League match. Action and energy were promised in this match, and they were definitely delivered.

Wolves' Unbeaten Streak:

Wolves had an outstanding four-game Premier League winning streak going into this matchup, which was their longest winning streak since January 2022. They had easily climbed into the middle of the standings and out of the relegation zone thanks to their recent run of excellent form. But their home performances had been less impressive; at Molineux, they had managed just four points out of a possible twelve. Furthermore, Wolves have only two victories in their previous 16 Premier League games against Newcastle, a historically difficult opponent.

Newcastle's Form and Recent Setback:

Newcastle United, on the other hand, had been on a roll, winning four of their previous five Premier League games, and more importantly, they had kept a clean sheet in each of these triumphs. Their recent winning run has vaulted them into the league's top six. But they had a setback in their midweek match, losing 1-0 to Borussia Dortmund, their first Champions League loss in more than 20 years. In addition to ending their eight-game winning streak in all competitions, the defeat also broke their five-game winning streak at St. James' Park.

Starting Lineups:

Wolves (3-4-2-1):

• Goalkeeper: Jose Sa
  

• Defenders: Max Kilman, Craig Dawson, Tote Gomes
  

• Midfielders: Nelson Semedo, Mario Lemina, Boubacar Traore, Rayan Ait Nouri
  

• Forwards: Pedro Neto, Hwang Hee-Chan, Matheus Cunha
  

Substitutes: Daniel Bentley, Jonny Castro Otto, Matt Doherty, Pablo Sarabia, Santiago Bueno, Fabio Silva, Tommy Doyle, Sasa Kalajdzic, Joao Gomes

Newcastle United (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: Nick Pope
  

• Defenders: Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn
  

• Midfielders: Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Joelinton
  

• Forwards: Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon
  

Substitutes: Martin Dubravka, Mark Gillespie, Paul Dummett, Emil Krafth, Matt Targett, Joe Willock, Matt Ritchie, Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall

Molineux Stadium the home of Wolves. | Picture Credits: Wolves Website

First Half - Wilson Strikes and VAR Drama:

Newcastle United, dressed in green and white, took the pitch in the first minute of the encounter at Molineux.

In the seventh minute, Wolves were alerted by a near-miss as Longstaff attempted a penetration run into the area and narrowly missed the target.

Newcastle's first goal came in the 22nd minute as a result of a mistake made by Wolves' keeper Jose Sa. Newcastle led 1-0 as Callum Wilson took advantage of the spill inside the Wolves area. Wilson made a brilliant block, but Tote Gomes was fast to respond, forcing home the rebound.

In response, Wolves levelled the score at 1-1 in the 36th minute when Mario Lemina headed the ball into the net off a Pedro Neto corner kick. Wolves' equaliser was made possible by Neto's corner delivery.

Newcastle was given a penalty in the 45th minute as halftime drew near when Hwang fouled Fabian Schar in the box. Just before halftime, Callum Wilson scored from the penalty spot to give Newcastle a 2-1 lead.

Cunha's lofted pass looked to brush Bruno Guimaraes' hand inside the box, setting off a moment of dramatic VAR action. Following a VAR review, it was decided that there was no need to impose a penalty. a major let-off for Newcastle, who managed to maintain their lead.

Calum Wilson scores on the 22nd minute.

Picture Credits: Newcastle's Website

Mario Lemina scores on the 36th minute.

Picture Credits: Wolves Website

Picture Credits: Newcastle's Website

Calum Wilson scores and gives Newcastle the lead in the 45th minute.

Half-Time - Wolves 1-2 Newcastle United:

Following a remarkable change of events, Newcastle United led 2-1 at the end of the first half. Wolves' Lemina header countered Callum Wilson's brace, which included a penalty. The drama of VAR provided suspense, as the review prevented Newcastle from giving up a penalty. The action-packed, twist-filled game promised a thrilling second half.

Second Half - Wolves' Fightback:

When the second half got underway, Wolves made a determined attempt to rally. Wilson looked to handle the ball in the box in the 57th minute, leading Wolves to believe they should have been awarded a penalty. However, a VAR assessment revealed there was no penalty.

In the 71st minute, Wolves managed to equalise for the second time. After Newcastle's custodian Nick Pope parried a weak punch, Hwang capitalised, sending the ball into the bottom-right corner to tie the score at 2-2.

When Pedro Neto, Wolves' outstanding creator, pulled up with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, the game took a troubling turn. In the seventieth minute, he was compelled to exit the pitch.

Newcastle made a comeback in the last few minutes of the match when Doyle made an important clearance and Schar's hard shot was stopped.

Hwang scored the equaliser on the 71st min. | Picture Credits: Wolves Website

Full-Time - Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United:

The game finished in an exciting 2-2 draw. Callum Wilson's brace, combined with goals from Hwang and Lemina, turned this Premier League match into one to remember. The resiliency and will to battle back displayed by Wolves were evident in the second half. Drama with the VAR system, close calls, and surprising turns abounding in this game. Even though Newcastle lost their eight-game winning streak, they still earned an important point. Now that Pedro Neto is injured, Wolves must confront the challenge of playing in the next game without him. It was a thrilling match that demonstrated how unpredictable the Premier League can be.

Finally, Molineux saw a thrilling match between two Premier League teams, with suspense building until the very end. The spirited show of fighting spirit by both Wolves and Newcastle made it a memorable contest.