The Norwegian-Gabonese duo, Jorgen Strand Larsen and Mario Lemina, tormented Newcastle’s defence for 75 minutes. The home team had the lead – brought by the Gabonese in the 36th minute, after the Norwegian’s assist – and hit the post twice, only two concede two screamers worth of Puskas Award, netted by Fabian Schar and Harvey Barnes in the 75th and 80th minutes, respectively and suffer a third defeat since the beginning of the season – 2-1.2 – Newcastle have scored two goals from outside the box (by Fabian Schär and Harvey Barnes) in a single Premier League game for the first time since April 2018 vs Leicester (Ayoze Pérez, Jonjo Shelvey). Snipers. pic.twitter.com/z9T4lHg3gF— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) September 15, 2024 With only one point won in three matches, the Wolves had a complex task ahead – beating Newcastle at home. The Magpies opened the season well, grabbing seven points so far and being undefeated. Luckily or not, Newcastle did not participate in European competitions this season and could have been completely focused on the Premier League, unlike the previous season, when too many matches took their toll.The initial part of the game brought a physical clash, with few notable moments. The Magpies threw the first punch after 22 minutes and Anthony Gordon’s outstanding solo effort. Still, his effort from the left side crashed against the far post. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde responded five minutes later, but his solo effort ended with a powerful strike that went far over the bar.The first sensible Wolves’ action brought them the leading goal in the 36th minute for the delight and ecstasy at Molineux Stadium. Jorgen Strand Larsen initiated the quick fastbreak over the right flank, sending a low cross inside. Joao Gomes cleverly skipped the ball, leaving it to the captain Mario Lemina, who easily found the net from close range – 1-0!This goal stunned Eddie Howe’s squad, which continued holding the ball but without a chance to break through the Wolves’ dense defence. After the 45 minutes, Gary O’Neil and almost 32.000 people in Wolverhampton could have been thrilled with their team’s performance.Not so fast Pep, Arsenal are still in the title race!Howe’s halftime move spoke volumes and showed the extent of his discontent. Namely, Newcastle’s boss made a triple sub! Sean Longstaff, Alexander Isak, and Joelinton were all moved to the bench and replaced by Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes, and Joe Willock. However, these changes had no initial impact. Moreover, O’Neil’s team threatened first. Again, the same combination – Lemina-Larsen. Only this time, the Norwegian attempted, but his strike crashed against the post.##NAJAVA_MECA_8333873##The Magpies offence left more and more space for the Wolves’ hasty counterattacks, while Newcastle’s centre-backs had troubles with the robust Larsen. The duo of Norwegian and Gabonese kept tormenting Nick Pope in the 62nd minute, when the skipper crossed the ball and Newcastle’s keeper amazingly stopped Larsen’s close-range header. The Magpies custodian came to the rescue once more six minutes later after Matheus Cunha’s dangerous and powerful attempt from the right side.Newcastle’s domination finally brought the equalizer fifteen minutes before the end, when Fabian Schar scored a beautiful 30-metre screamer with a slight help from Craig Dawson, who somewhat deflected the ball – 1-1! The goal that will surely be talked about and a candidate for the goal of the season accolade! Five minutes after the first one, another bomb exploded – this time activated by Barnes! The distance was smaller, but the effort was equally magnificent for 2-1 and a complete comeback!We saw substitutions, time stealing, and set pieces until the end of the game. Wolverhampton switched to “all-out attack” mode in the dying minutes, but their dominance was futile, and their efforts were in vain. In the 93rd minute, Pope amazingly stopped Cunha’s volley, sending the message that three points travel to the north of England. This triumph launched the Magpies to the third spot, while O’Neil’s squad sit in the 18th with only one point. The only worse teams currently are Southampton and Everton, without a single point.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 4Saturday Southampton – Man Utd 0-3 (0-2)/De Ligt 33, Rashford 41, Garnacho 90+6/Man City – Brentford 2-1 (2-1)/Haaland 19, 32 – Wissa 1/Liverpool – Nott. Forest 0-1 (0-0)/Hudson-Odoi 72/Brighton – Ipswich 0-0Crystal Palace – Leicester 2-2 (0-1)/Mateta 47, 90+2 pen – Vardy 21, Mavididi 46/Fulham – West Ham 1-1 (1-0)/Jimenez 24 – Ings 90+5/Aston Villa – Everton 3-2 (1-2)/Watkins 36, 58, Duran 76 – Mc Neil 16, Calvert-Lewin 27/Bournemouth – Chelsea 0-1 (0-0)/Nkunku 86/Sunday Tottenham – Arsenal 0-1 (0-0)/Gabriel 64/Wolverhampton – Newcastle 1-2 (1-0)/Lemina 36 – Schar 75, Barnes 80/
