Nick Woltemade’s barren run in front of goal stretched to seven games in all competitions after Newcastle United’s record-signing managed just 13 touches in his side’s drab goalless draw against bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Wolves boss Rob Edwards, speaking to BBC Match of the Day after the 0-0 draw with Newcastle: "A really solid performance, really committed and we showed a lot of spirit. Newcastle are obviously a very good team. I thought without the ball we had lots of control. When we had to attack we did, we looked a threat on the counter-attack.

Wolves in the second half brought on Jorgen Strand Larsen, a forward Newcastle wanted to sign in the summer. And his appearance only highlighted how troubled Eddie Howe has been by his striking options this season. While the goalless draw again highlighted his side’s trouble in breaking down a low block.

Wolves boss Rob Edwards makes just one change from their last Premier League game to face Newcastle. Andre returns to replace Jhon Arias, who drops to the bench, following the 1-1 draw at Everton. Former Newcastle target Jorgen Strand Larsen remains on the bench despite his hat-trick in the 6-1 FA Cup win over Shrewsbury last week.

Newcastle United will be out to improve their poor Premier League away record on Sunday but need to tame an improving Wolves. Newcastle had won four in a row before their 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Manchester City on Tuesday.

This month still has to be stage one of the club's rebuild, even if the emergence of some players may see tweaks to transfer priorities