Nick Woltemade’s barren run in front of goal stretched to seven games in all competitions after Newcastle United’s record-signing managed just 13 touches in his side’s drab goalless draw against bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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.

Report and free match highlights as Nick Woltemade and Joelinton wasted headed chances for Newcastle at rain-soaked Molineux; Wolves now unbeaten in four games in the Premier League as improvement und

Wolves boss Rob Edwards makes just one change from their last Premier League game to face Newcastle. Andre returns to replace Jhon Arias, who drops to the bench, following the 1-1 draw at Everton. Former Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen remains on the bench despite his hat-trick in the 6-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury last week.

This month still has to be stage one of the club's rebuild, even if the emergence of some players may see tweaks to transfer priorities

The confirmed Newcastle team v Wolves has now been announced. Newcastle United looking to make it four Premier League wins in a row. This follows PL victories over Burnley,

This is a tough one to call because Wolves will feel like they have a little bit of momentum at last, while I am wondering where Newcastle will get their energy from - and how many fit players they have got left.