Toothless Newcastle blew the chance to go fifth in the Premier League with an underwhelming display as they drew 0-0 at bottom club Wolves.
The Magpies didn't muster a shot on target until the 85th minute at a wet and windy Molineux, with Nick Woltemade and Joelinton miscuing good aerial openings as Eddie Howe's side failed to turn 66 per cent possession into something meaningful in the final third. A late slash wide from Bruno Guimaraes summed up the performance.
There was a back-post scramble which Joelinton was just unable to convert and Kieran Trippier caught the side-netting with a free-kick but this was another tame away-day display from Newcastle.
In contrast, the battling efforts of Wolves - who are now unbeaten in four in the Premier League - were warmly appreciated by the home support. This was another positive step forward for the team under Rob Edwards, on the back of their big FA Cup win over Shrewsbury last weekend.
They may be a distant 14 points from safety but are salvaging pride.
Newcastle's up-and-down campaign, meanwhile, continues to frustrate. They shuffle up to eighth, edging above rivals Sunderland on goal difference.
More to follow.