Wolves are back amongst their home supporters as they host Newcastle United at Molineux in the Premier League on Saturday, October 21.
It was a winning return to action following the international break as Gary O’Neil masterminded a win over his former players AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
Dominic Solanke gave the Cherries the lead but Matheus Cunha levelled proceedings just after half-time and then Sasa Kalajdzic continued his habbit of scoring late goals by netting the winner in the 88th minute. The victory lifted Wolves up to 12th and created a further gap between themselves and the relegation zone with five points separating them and 18th-placed Burnley.
Newcastle were victorious also and cruised to a 4-0 win against Crystal Palace with Jacob Murphy, Anthony Gordon and Sean Longstaff all scoring in the first-half. Callum Wilson inflicted further damage onto the Eagles and the win put Eddie Howe's side in sixth after match-day nine in the Premier League.
The Magpies also played in the Champions League on Wednesday night and lost 1-0 to Borussia Dortmund at St James' Park with several injury concerns to report to rub salt into the wounds of their defeat.
A win for Wolves on Saturday could lift them into mid-table whilst Newcastle would go above Aston Villa with a victory. Wolves' last win in the league against Newcastle United was on October 2, 2021.
Flick through to see who who’s unavailable or doubtful for both Wolves and Newcastle United. It’ll explain why they’re absent or might not feature, as well as quotes from their respective managers.
1. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde - doubtful
Served a suspension after a red card against Luton Town, and hasn’t featured since then. He’s been dealing with a muscular injury and is being assessed with a 25% chance of playing. Photo: Alex Broadway/Getty Images)
2. Harvey Barnes - out
Ankle/foot injury that has ruled him out until the New Year He didn’t require surgery but limped off in the 8-0 win against Sheffield United in September. Photo: DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)
3. Harvey Barnes - out (injured)
Eddie Howe on Harvey Barnes: “We think he’s going to be out for around three months. No surgery required, which is good news, but his foot is now in a boot. “It’s an injury underneath his toe. He’s now started his recovery, and he’s got to rest.” Photo: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
4. Hugo Bueno - out
He has a hamstring strain and is likely to miss this one. He could return for next weeks fixture. Photo: Alex Livesey/Getty Images)