Chris Wood penalty enough as Newcastle edge Wolves to boost survival hopes
Chris Wood blasted home a 72nd-minute penalty to hand Newcastle a precious victory over Wolves which lifted them to he brink of Premier League safety.
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Chris Wood penalty fires Newcastle to win over Wolves and closer to Premier League safety
Chris Wood's second-half penalty was enough to give Newcastle victory over Wolves at St James' Park and surely allayed any lingering relegation fears. Wood had the ball in the net for the hosts in the first half, turning home from close range after Miguel Almiron had latched onto Bruno Guimares' smart flick, but VAR ruled the Paraguayan was inches offside.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe defends Chris Wood after Jamie Carragher question
Eddie Howe insists Chris Wood has done 'really well' after Jamie Carragher pointed out it 'hasn't happened' for the Newcastle United striker in front of goal. The New Zealand international has started every match since signing from Burnley in January, but only has one goal to his name so far.
Newcastle hit with early blow against Wolves as distraught Ryan Fraser limps off
Newcastle United were hit with an early blow during their Friday night clash with Wolves after losing Ryan Fraser less than 15 minutes in. The Scotland winger chased down a ball in the early stages of the tie before appearing to pull up when it rolled out of play.
Ascending West Ham ace thrown into intriguing dilemma as Newcastle chase him for one of three roles
PSG reignite interest in Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku
Newcastle United team news as Eddie Howe goes with change fans wanted
Eddie Howe went with the selection call that fans had been calling for ahead of the clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening. Bruno Guimaraes came in for injured Joe Willock, who has a knee issue, with the Brazil international starting his first game at St James' Park.
Eddie Howe's Bruno Guimaraes decision has got Newcastle United supporters talking
Newcastle United fans are delighted to see Bruno Guimaraes will make his full St James' Park debut against Wolves on Friday night. The January signing is one of two changes made by Eddie Howe in the wake of last week's humbling defeat at Tottenham.
Newcastle United headlines: Dan Ashworth latest and Eddie Howe selection dilemma
Your Newcastle United evening headlines for Friday, April 8.