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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Worrying signs for Newcastle, as Trippier has immediately gone down after a tussle with Ait Nouri, signalling to the bench he is in need of treatment.The medical staff has come onto the pitch to take a look at the captain, while Howe sparks his bench into life.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The next goal will be key in this match, as it could either spark Wolves into a potential comeback, or seal the game for Newcastle, who would be three ahead. Now without Neto either, it’s looking like a difficult task for the visitors to once again make it a contest; though it would be the perfect time for Fraser to find his first Premier League goal.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves get the match restarted from the kick-off!
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Neto does not return to the pitch after the interval either, with Fraser taking his place in attack.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Substitution José Pedro Malheiro de Sá Daniel Ian Bentley
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Despite the need to pull two goals back, O’Neil doesn’t have many options to call upon from his bench - with the injury to Hwang severely limiting his attacking choices. 20-year old Chirewa could provide a pacey option on the wing in place of Bellegarde, while a change at wing-back and the introduction of Hugo Bueno could help the visitors get higher up the pitch as legs tire in the second half. Newcastle will be looking to keep play in front of them and preserve the win and clean sheet, with the experience of Lascelles and the counter-attacking prowess of Almiron likely to be called upon by Howe after the restart.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A wet and windy first half at St. James’ Park comes to a close with Newcastle ahead by two goals to nil, thanks to opportunistic finishes from Isak and Gordon 19 minutes apart. Wolves started the match with intent, with Sarabia and Neto looking to pull the strings for the visitors but the resolute pairing of Schar and Botman were able to keep everything in front of them and ward off the early pressure. Despite seeing much less possession in the first period (43 per cent), Howe’s team were extremely clinical with their chances, with two counter-attacks leading to close-range finishes for Isak and Gordon that gave Sa absolutely no chance. Despite looking impressive on the ball, the visitors were unable to test Dubravka in the opening 45 minutes, with their few half-chances flying either wide or high of the crossbar.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 2-0 WOLVES.
Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Neto looks to be limping significantly after an aerial duel with Schar, in which the defender unwittingly ran his studs down the leg of the winger. It’s a painful one, but down two goals, his coach will be hoping he’ll be able to continue.
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