Charlie Grace

Thu 11 September 2025 16:57, UK

Newcastle will look to grab their first win of the season when they welcome Wolves to St James’ Park on Saturday.

Newcastle are yet to win a game so far this season, drawing 0-0 against Aston Villa and Leeds United, as well as losing 3-2 to Liverpool.

Preparations for this season were disrupted as Newcastle had a torrid time in the summer transfer window losing out on numerous big signings.

The saga involving star striker Alexander Isak also loomed over the club, with the Swede leaving on deadline day.

Newcastle can expose Wolves’ weakness

Having purchased Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa in the absence of Isak Newcastle will now look to rebuild from their poor start.

Eddie Howe’s side have deployed a high press throughout the season so far, winning the ball back in the final third on five occasions per match according to Fotmob.

Meanwhile, Wolves have conceded half of their goals this season when being dispossessed while playing out from the back.

Two goals against Everton, and one from both their 4-0 loss to Manchester City and 1-0 loss to Bournemouth also came from getting caught in possession near their own goal, something that will give Newcastle’s high pressing stance a boost.

Eddie Howe looks to kick start season

Howe will hope that his side can put their midfield strength and high press to good use against Wolves, and justify the numbers that back up their approach.

One beneficiary of the high turnover of possession in the opponent’s third will be new signing Wissa, who can expect plenty of service from Anthony Elanga and Harvey Barnes against Wolves.

Anthony Gordon will miss out due to suspension and it is likely Woltemade will take time to adapt to the Premier League, so Wissa will have to bear the brunt of the goalscoring for the Magpies.

Vitor Pereira will hope his side can sure up their woes with playing out from the back as his side still search for their first point of the season at the weekend.