Relegation-threatened Newcastle held by Wolves 1-1 in EPL

Newcastle was denied a crucial win in its relegation battle in the English Premier League as Ruben Neves earned Wolverhampton a 1-1 draw, the same score as the previous four matches between the teams.

After Miguel Almiron struck the post for Newcastle in the first half, Jamaal Lascelles headed the hosts in front from Ryan Frasers cross in the 52nd minute at St. James Park.

Neves replied with a header of his own in the 73rd, meeting Pedro Netos cross with an effort that beat recalled Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Newcastle moved level on points with Brighton but was only four ahead of third-to-last Fulham, whose game in hand is against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Both teams had chances to snatch victory in a late flurry, during which Wolves defender Romain Saiss unwittingly blocked Joelintons shot on the line and saw the ball spin agonizingly over the crossbar. Dubravka then turned substitute Fabio Silvas point-blank header on to the crossbar in stoppage time.

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