Josh Weiner
Newcastle United broke their home win drought with a convincing 3-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday’s Premier League matchup, marking their first victory at St James’ Park in 2024. The win, fueled by goals from Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, and Tino Livramento, elevated Eddie Howe’s team to eighth place in the league standings, amassing 40 points. In contrast, Wolves, led by Gary O’Neil, found themselves lagging slightly behind in 10th position with a two-point deficit.
Despite Wolverhampton Wanderers initially controlling the game and maintaining the majority of possession, Newcastle’s solid defense and effective counter-attacking strategy proved pivotal. The deadlock was broken in an unexpected turn when Gordon’s counter-attack effort reached Bruno Guimaraes, whose attempt was deflected, allowing Isak to net the ball, marking his 15th goal across all competitions this season.
The match’s dynamics further shifted as Gordon exploited a defensive error by Wolves’ goalkeeper Jose Sa, extending Newcastle’s lead with a skillful finish amidst challenging weather conditions. Although Joe Willock came close to adding a third goal early in the second half, his attempt was thwarted by Wolves’ resilient defense.
Wolves showed promise in the latter half with attempts to penetrate Newcastle’s defense, but goalkeeper Martin Dubravka’s crucial saves kept them at bay, preserving a clean sheet for Newcastle. In the game’s final moments, Livramento’s remarkable solo effort, which resulted in his first goal for Newcastle, sealed the 3-0 win, much to the delight of the home fans, celebrating their team’s first victory at St James’ Park since the previous December.
