Hello and welcome to our live text commentary of Newcastle's Premier League clash with Wolves from St James' Park. To quote D:Ream, things have certainly got a great deal better in the north east after such a dismal start to the campaign. One defeat in six has helped the Magpies climb up to a lift 14th. Wolves were on a poor run of form themselves and after conceding first against Chelsea in midweek, they looked to be heading for a sixth defeat in seven league games. However, they turned the match on its head, providing them with a huge boost ahead of their trip to the north east. I'm Pete Hall, and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!
Premier League / Matchday 16
St James' Park / 09.12.2018
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- A. Pérez(23')
- Diogo Jota(17')
- M. Doherty(90+4')
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Updated 09/12/2018 at 17:55 GMT
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Ki whips a free-kick into the danger area and Fernandez rises highest at the back stick. He gets a good thump on his header but Patricio gets down quickly to hold on.
30'
Both teams are struggling to string more than a few passes together right now. All getting a little too excited.
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Excitement aplenty!
28'
Really open game now. Newcastle have been revitalised by their goal.
26'
Nice play from Rondon to swivel and shoot, but it is an easy save Patricio.
24'
Rondon fires a free kick for the top corner, it looks to be heading in, but the ball thunders down off the crossbar. It comes back out to Rondon, who clips a glorious cross back into the dangerzone for Perez to head home.
23'
GOOOOOOOALLLLLL!!!!! Newcastle 1-1 Wolves. Incredible scenes as Ayoze Perez equalises.
20'
Referee Mike Dean allows play to go on but comes back to caution Ki Sung-yueng for a lunge at Traore.
18'
All too easy for Wolves. Helder Costa clips a cross into the middle, Jamaal Lascelles gets caught under it, allowing Jota time to bring the ball down on his chest before volleying home. Woeful defending.
17'
GOOOOOALLLLL!!!!! Newcastle 0-1 Wolves. Out of nowhere Wolves lead through Jota!
16'
Diogo Jota tries to feed Traore, but the move breaks down and Newcastle clear.
14'
No such problem for Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who gets everything behind it to make an easy save.
12'
Ruben Neves stands over a free-kick. This could spell danger...
10'
Better from the home side, as Christian Atsu feeds Matt Ritchie, but the move breaks down.
8'
Cagey game so far, with Newcastle especially unable to find any rhythm.
6'
Great spin from Adama Traore but DeAndre Yedlin works back to make the tackle.
4'
Ryan Bennett launches a long throw into the middle, but it is easily dealt with by Newcastle.
2'
SAVE! Almost the perfect start for Newcastle, but Salomon Rondon volleys straight at Rui Patricio in the Wolves goal after controlling well on his chest.
1'
KICK OFF! We are up and running in the north east.
15:58
Here we go! The wheels have come off a touch, but three recent wins in a row have rejuvenated Newcastle. Wolves have been in freefall of late after an impressive start, but that turnaround victory over title contenders Chelsea will give them a lift too - something has to give!
15:56
Quite the contrast!