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Mario Lemina and Nelson Semedo both went straight back into the Wolves side as Gary O’Neil made two changes for the visit of Newcastle. Matt Doherty and Joao Gomes dropped to the bench as Lemina and Semedo came back from suspension.
Callum Wilson replaced the injured Alexander Isak in the only change to the Newcastle side that started Wednesday’s 1-0 Champions League defeat at home to Borussia Dortmund. There was no Sandro Tonali in the squad as the Italy midfielder begins a 10-month ban for betting offences.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Joelinton rides three challenges in midfield before scuffing a low shot at goal from 20 yards, however Sa makes a straightforward save.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Newcastle have now scored each and every one of their last 13 Premier League penalties, while Wilson has netted no less than 16 of his 17 spot-kicks in the top flight!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
PENALTY STANDS! After a lengthy VAR review, featuring various different speeds and angles, the on-field decision is finally confirmed: Newcastle will have a spot-kick in first-half stoppage time!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Penalty Goal Callum Eddie Graham Wilson
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
PENALTY FOR NEWCASTLE! Successive corners from the left both fail to reap immediate rewards for Newcastle, but following the second, Schar topples over in the box after Hwang catches his heel! The referee doesn't hesitate - he points to the spot!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Having taken a loose touch just outside his own area, Dawson is relieved to earn a free-kick when Bruno Guimaraes bundles him over in the act of trying to steal possession.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Again to the fore, deep in Wolves territory, Bruno Guimaraes opens up a slither of space by driving across the edge of the box, then the Brazil international's shot is blocked behind for a corner.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Set-piece specialist Trippier sends over a corner from the right, but somehow it evades everyone in a packed penalty area and skips away.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Newcastle United
Newcastle are now pushing forward in search of a second goal. They have had a lot of the ball, but Wolves are level on merit - they've counter-attacked well.
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