Wolverhampton, England – Newcastle United mounted a strong comeback to defeat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 at Molineux on Sunday, securing the victory with two impressive long-range goals in quick succession. This victory propelled Newcastle into third place in the Premier League standings.
Wolves captain Mario Lemina opened the scoring in the 36th minute, putting the hosts ahead at halftime as they sought their first league win of the season. However, Newcastle equalized in the 75th minute when Fabian Schar’s long-range attempt took a deflection, leaving Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone unable to respond.
Just five minutes later, Harvey Barnes netted a stunning goal from outside the penalty area, sealing the win for Newcastle. Despite dominating the match for periods, Wolves remained in the relegation zone, managing just one point from their first four matches of the season.
Newcastle now sits on 10 points, trailing second-placed Arsenal on goal difference and sitting two points behind Manchester City. The visitors had a strong start, with Anthony Gordon nearly scoring following a run down the left flank, but his attempt hit the post.
Wolves began to control the game and took the lead through Lemina, who scored after a counter-attack. Jorgen Strand Larsen’s initial play led to the goal, and he nearly doubled the lead but struck the post shortly after halftime. Newcastle’s goalkeeper, Nick Pope, had to make crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
Schar’s return from suspension proved vital, as he scored a crucial equalizer before Barnes showcased his talent with a spectacular winner. “When you’re coming on and the team’s behind, you have to take it upon yourself as an attacking player to try and change the game,” Barnes said after the match.
Pope made a significant save in stoppage time to maintain Newcastle’s lead, as the team secured their third win out of four matches this season. Wolves’ Lemina acknowledged the need for change, stating, “We need to change this losing mentality and get back to work and win games now,” as they prepare for their upcoming match against Aston Villa.