Newcastle United missed the chance to climb fifth after a blunt 0-0 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Dominating possession, Newcastle controlled territory but offered little threat, failing to register a first-half shot on target.
Eddie Howe admitted quality was missing in the final third, with crosses and set pieces ineffective. Wolves, organised under Rob Edwards, defended compactly and threatened sporadically on the counter.
Late saves from José Sá denied Newcastle a fortunate win, as Wolves earned another morale-boosting clean sheet.
