The West Midlands outfit took the lead at Molineux in the first half, as Mario Lemina swept from from a well constructed move. However, the game turned on its head 15 minutes from time, as a wonder strike from Fabian Schar was followed by another spectacular long range effort, this time from Harvey Barnes, that earned the Magpies all three points.
Wolves sit third from bottom, having accumulated just one point from their opening four games, with growing belief surfacing that O’Neil’s team could be in the relegation mix come the end of the season.
Shearer: Wolves Could Have a ‘Tough Season’
The club lost two pivotal players in the summer
Defying expectations in his debut campaign at Molineux, after taking over from a disillusioned Julen Lopetegui, O’Neil comfortably led Wolves to Premier League safety last season, finishing 14th despite being tipped by many to get relegated. However, having lost star players Max Kilman and Pedro Neto to West Ham and Chelsea respectively, fears of being involved in a bottom-end of the table dogfight have re-emerged this time around.
A routine 2-0 victory for Arsenal on the opening day of the season saw the West Midlanders suffer their first defeat, before a 6-2 thrashing at the feet of Chelsea left a sour taste in the mouth. A solitary point in a draw at the City Ground meant they got off the mark, but they returned to losing ways yesterday afternoon against Newcastle.
