A worrying trend has also emerged. The more of the ball Newcastle have away from home, generally the less likely they are to score (or win).

Wolves are well on their way down to the EFL Championship, as the club is facing relegation for the first time since they were promoted to the Premiership in 2018. Wolverhampton has just one victory in 21 league matches, that coming a couple of weeks ago against West Ham.

That means the focus is likely to stay on the defence, with more names linked with a switch to St James' Park as the February 2 deadline looms. There could also be some more exits in the coming weeks, with several players linked with a move away from Tyneside.

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.

Both sides were unable to create a vast number of shots on target throughout the contest at a rain-sodden Molineux, with Nick Woltemade and Malick Thiaw unable to convert in the opening 45

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