Woods penalty gives Newcastle 1-0 victory over Wolves

Striker Chris Wood’s second-half penalty gave Newcastle United a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers within the Premier League on Friday (Apr 8) to additional banish any lingering relegation fears.

Newcastle had misplaced their earlier three video games, reviving jitters they could be dragged again into the battle in opposition to the drop because the season heads in the direction of its finale.

But with Newcastle urgent onerous in opposition to a surprisingly lacklustre Wolves, Woods drew a foul from goalkeeper Jose Sa earlier than thumping dwelling the spot kick within the 72nd minute for his first aim in entrance of dwelling followers at St James’ Park.

The win put Newcastle 14th on 34 factors – a snug 10 factors above the underside three relegation spots.

Wolves appeared toothless with out the suspended Raul Jimenez and didn’t even handle to the touch the ball in Newcastle’s penalty space within the first half. Their greatest effort was a shot by Fabio Silva that Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka dived effectively to avoid wasting.

Defeat left Wolves eighth on 49 factors, with their hopes of incomes a berth in subsequent yr’s Champions League receding.