Newcastle United blew a massive opportunity to move back into the Premier League European places after being held to a goalless draw by rock bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolves, albeit unbeaten in three league matches, started the day 15 points adrift from safety. The Magpies, meanwhile, knew a win by two goals would see them climb to fifth in the table.
But it was a familiar tale for United on the road this season. Eleven away matches have brought just two wins, and that’s still with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur still to play.
Eddie Howe’s side were so toothless in attack at Molineux that it took until the 84th minute to muster a shot on target.
Twenty-two matches in and Newcastle sit 8th in the Premier League table. Focus now turns to the Champions League, where United host PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday, but whether they’ll be competing in that competition next season remains to be seen.
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