Newcastle’s unbeaten begin to the brand new Premier League marketing campaign continued on Sunday as they got here again from behind to defeat Wolves at Molineux.
The house facet took the lead within the first half via Mario Lemina however Eddie Howe’s males rallied within the second interval and finally equalised via Fabian Schar.
Substitute Harvey Barnes then emerged because the match-winner with a surprising effort into the highest proper nook from 25 yards to make it 2-1 to Newcastle.
Participant of the Match
One participant actually unfortunate to be on the shedding facet was Lemina.
It was the midfielder who initially gave Wolves the lead within the first half, ending off a stunning transfer within the thirty sixth minute with a composed end on the again submit.
He was combative as ever in the midst of the pitch, profitable the vast majority of his floor duels in addition to 100% of his tackles (2/2) and 100% of his aerial duels (2/2).
Lemina created one huge likelihood, had 49 touches of the ball and accomplished 27/31 tried passes.
Worst Participant
It was actually a day to overlook for Craig Dawson.
He solely gained 50% of his duels and 50% of his aerial duels, and that latter stat is actually stunning for somebody who prides himself on aerial prowess.
Crucially, he solely accomplished one ball restoration and did not make a single interception or deal with.
His afternoon was summed up as Schar’s strike cannoned off him for the equaliser.