Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Premier League this season
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Howe wary of 'tough opponents' Wolves ahead of Magpies' trip to Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers host Newcastle United at Molineux on Sunday, as both teams aim to solidify their early-season ambitions, with Wolves eager to reverse their recent fortunes at home and Newcastle looking to extend their unbeaten streak.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Two goals inside the first fifteen minutes saw Wolves earn a point after a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest just before the international break. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde's goal in the 12th minute, two minutes after the Tricky Trees struck, gave Wolves their first point of the season (0W, 1D, 2L), ending their consecutive Premier League defeats.
Looking ahead, Wolves will host Newcastle in their next match. The Wanderers are eagerly anticipating the fixture, boasting an impressive record, having lost only one of their nine Premier League home games against Newcastle (1W, 1D, 7L).
However, Wolves face a challenge with their recent dip in form, securing only one win in 13 Premier League games (1W, 3D, 9L). The team might employ a 4-4-1-1 formation with Jørgen Strand Larsen leading the attack against Newcastle.
On the injury front, Wolves have no new concerns. Gary O’Neil provided an update, stating, "Everybody's come back pretty much ok. We've got a couple that haven't trained much; Rayan and Mario picked up slight knocks." He added, "Apart from those two, who will have a couple of late checks to make sure they're ok for the weekend, the group are in a decent spot."
Newcastle United
Meanwhile, a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur last time out helped Newcastle move into 5th place while remaining unbeaten in three league games [WDW]. The Magpies have seven points, aligning them with 3rd-placed Brighton and 4th-placed Arsenal, who face Spurs in the North London Derby this weekend.
While a slightly lower goal difference has left them behind both sides, Newcastle will hope a win over Wolves and favourable outcomes in other fixtures will see them leapfrog the duo. "They're always tough opponents, lot of respect for Gary O’Neil and the job he has done there," a wary Eddie Howe said ahead of the trip to Molineux.
Barnes, Anthony Gordon, and Isak could lead Newcastle’s attack when Howe deploys the 4—3—3 formation. Tonali made a long-awaited return after a 10-month ban last time out and is expected to keep his place in the lineup. "We are delighted he is available for us. Sandro has that flair and ability to make the difference. He is a player we absolutely love," he said on Tonali, who featured in Italy’s 2-1 win over Israel.
Fabian Schär returns after a three-match ban, while Callum Wilson and Sven Botman are among the four players currently on the treatment table.
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