Newcastle United climbed to third place in the Premier League standings after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory against Wolves on Sunday.
Despite falling behind in the first half, the Magpies showed resilience to turn the game around after the break.
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Wolves took the lead when Mario Lemina finished off a swift counter-attack to score in the first half, giving the hosts hope for their first Premier League win of the season.
However, Newcastle’s greater quality eventually shone through.
Manager Eddie Howe made three substitutions at halftime, including taking off Alexander Isak, in response to a lackluster first half.
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Newcastle nearly fell further behind when Jorgen Strand Larsen’s shot struck the post.
However, the visitors equalized in the second half when Fabian Schar’s long-range effort deflected off Craig Dawson and found the back of the net.
Newcastle secured all three points with 10 minutes left when Harvey Barnes unleashed a stunning strike into the top corner, sealing the comeback.
In the dying moments, goalkeeper Nick Pope made a crucial save to deny Matheus Cunha and preserve the victory.
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The win moves Newcastle level on points with Arsenal, sitting just two points behind league leaders Manchester City, while Wolves remain winless and stuck in the relegation zone.
