Alongside Willock: Newcastle’s “special” gem passed Howe’s big test against Wolves
Newcastle United ended their recent wobble by edging past Wolverhampton Wanderers at St James’ Park on Sunday evening, with Eddie Howe’s claiming all three points for the first time since beating Fulham back in January.
Having gone five Premier League games without a win – as well as losing in the Carabao Cup final to Manchester United – the Magpies had hit something of a rocky patch heading into yesterday’s encounter, with the club’s top-four hopes beginning to ebb way.
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