Eddie Howe has made one change to his Newcastle side that were beaten 1-0 by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday with Callum Wilson coming into the starting line-up for Alexander Isak.
Recent injuries to Alexander Isak, Jacob Murphy, Elliot Anderson and a ban for Sandro Tonali have left The Magpies with a depleted squad with Sven Botman, Lewis Miley and Harvey Barnes also ruled out. As a result, Newcastle named a weakened bench with Emil Krafth involved in a first-team squad for the first time since August 2022.
The right-back has missed over a year of football following an ACL injury picked up last summer.
Newcastle go into the game looking to bounce back from their Champions League defeat and extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League to six matches. But United have not won a top flight match at Molineux since October 2011 when Jonas Gutierrez and Demba Ba found the net in a 2-1 victory.
A win for Howe’s side this afternoon would take them up to fifth temporarily with Aston Villa playing Luton Town on Sunday.
Newcastle line-up v Wolves: Pope; Trippier, Lascelles, Schar, Burn; Guimaraes, Longstaff, Joelinton; Almiron, Gordon, Wilson
Substitutes: Dubravka, Gillespie, Dummett, Ritchie, Targett, Krafth, Hall, Livramento, Willock
5. LB: Dan Burn
Burn was brilliant against Crystal Palace last weekend and will be aiming for a repeat performance against Wolves. Matt Targett enjoyed a promising cameo against Borussia Dortmund and will undoubtedly be pushing Burn for a starting spot. | Getty Images
6. CM: Sean Longstaff
Longstaff’s engine in midfield is a huge asset for Newcastle United whilst his ability to find the back of the net in recent times have helped seal valuable points for the team. | AFP via Getty Images
7. CM: Bruno Guimaraes
Guimaraes will be relied upon to keep things ticking in the midfield at Molineux. He is just one booking away from a Premier League suspension, however. | Getty Images
8. CM: Joelinton
Although Joelinton didn’t have the best game of his career against Dortmund he will likely get another opportunity to impress at the weekend. Joe Willock’s return is a timely boost and the Brazilian will want to remind everyone of his qualities at Molineux. | Getty Images