Wasteful Newcastle held by lowly Wolves

Newcastle’s push towards the Premier League’s top four was derailed by a damaging 0-0 draw against bottom of the table Wolves on Sunday. Eddie Howe’s side were unable to prise open the Wolves defence as two points slipped away at rain-lashed Molineux. Wins over Burnley, Crystal Palace and Leeds had bolstered their bid to qualify […]

Newcastle’s push towards the Premier League’s top four was derailed by a damaging 0-0 draw against bottom of the table Wolves on Sunday.

Eddie Howe’s side were unable to prise open the Wolves defence as two points slipped away at rain-lashed Molineux.

Wins over Burnley, Crystal Palace and Leeds had bolstered their bid to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

But the Magpies are stuck in eighth place after failing to beat Wolves.

Following their disappointing 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in the League Cup semifinal first leg on Tuesday, it was another frustrating result for Newcastle.