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Eddie Howe’s side have taken seven points from their first three Premier League matches and are still unbeaten in all competitions. Despite not hitting top gear in any of their performances to date, it has been a solid start for the Magpies.
Wolves, meanwhile, sit 18th in the Premier League table and have taken just one point from their opening three games. Their last match before the international break saw them earn a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground - a game that came days after they defeated Burnley in the Carabao Cup.
Although they head to the Black Country in better form than their hosts, Molineux has not been a happy hunting ground for the Magpies in recent times and Howe will be keen to welcome back some important members of his squad for that game. The Magpies will have one eye on the fitness of Callum Wilson with the striker, who scored twice in this fixture last season, yet to feature this season whilst Joe Willock, who missed the game against Spurs, may also be in line to make a return.
Both managers will also be hopeful that injuries to some of their players, ones that forced them to withdraw from international duty, will not keep them out of Sunday’s game. Here, we take a look at the latest injury news from both camps ahead of Wolves’ clash with Newcastle United:
9. Emil Krafth - doubt
Krafth was forced to withdraw from international duty through injury and is a doubt for the clash with Wolves. | Getty Images
10. Sven Botman - out
Botman suffered an ACL injury in March and will be out of action for a number of months. He could make a return to action later this year. | Getty Images
11. Callum Wilson - doubt
Wilson scored a brace in this fixture last season, but is yet to feature this campaign after sustaining a back injury during the summer. He may be back in action very soon but remains a doubt for the trip to Molineux. | Getty Images