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We asked for your thoughts after Wednesday's Premier League game between Newcastle and Wolves.

Here are some of your comments:

Paul: The whole team is solid with no weaknesses. The bench also looks strong. With no Champions League or European distractions we will challenge for two cups and the league this year. Our owners, Eddie and his back room staff are getting it spot on.

Alvin: Six straight Premier League wins and nine in all competitions! I'm delirious with a level of irrational exuberance not felt since the days of Kevin Keegan. Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon seem to share a telepathic, goal-producing link, and the Tonali-Bruno partnership just keeps getting better. And do we sell Dubravka now that he suddenly looks like prime Buffon? Does he stay as No.1 or does Nick Pope come straight back in when he's fit? Guess we'll cross the bridge when we get there, but in the meantime I'm in dreamland.

Utsav: It has been an incredible run and Eddie Howe deserves immense credit for this transformation. He has masterfully devised a system that maximises the potential of every individual in the team, ensuring they perform at their absolute peak. The unity and determination in their gameplay is evident, and the results speak for themselves. Looking at their January fixture list, there's every reason to believe this outstanding form will continue. They have scored 26 goals while conceding just three in that run which is no small feat—it's a testament to their attacking flair and defensive solidity. They are truly on a roll. If fans and pundits believe Forest and Arsenal are legitimate contenders in the title race, then Newcastle must absolutely be included in that conversation now. Their consistency, resilience, and hunger for success make them serious challengers. Howe's men are showing they belong at the top.

Wolves fans

Col: Utterly toothless. It was like watching a cup game between two teams in a different division. Strand Larsen is a prolific misser of chances and the defence is leakier than a sieve. Relegation looms.

Geoff: At the moment Wolves are, in all but name, a Championship side. There certainly isn't 90 minute signs of a Premier League side. There are maybe two or three players only of that quality!

Tom: Despite the result, Wolves are creating enough chances but just cannot convert these efforts into goals. Newcastle have a world class striker who took his chances and knows where the net is. Silly mistakes are the story of our season, and we were punished again. VP will get us over the line come May.

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Facing a Newcastle team brimming with confidence was always going to be a tall order for a Wolves outfit with the worst defensive record in the division, but they were a little unfortunate to be behind at the interval at St James' Park.

Goncalo Guedes had a shot deflected narrowly wide by Lewis Hall with the score goalless, before Jorgen Strand Larsen was thwarted by the upright after Isak's opener.

Matheus Cunha, who started on the bench after returning from a two-game suspension, was unfortunate not to cap an energetic display with a goal, but Wolves' attacking endeavours were undermined by familiar defensive frailties.

In-form Alexander Isak was left in far too much space in the build-up to his second goal, as was Anthony Gordon for the Magpies' third of the match.

Santiago Bueno was unlucky to be denied a late consolation after the ball struck his hand and Strand Larsen rattled the crossbar, but this was another sobering evening for new boss Vitor Pereira as the Wolves slipped into the relegation zone on goal difference.

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Wolves have lost all four of their away Premier League games against Eddie Howe's Newcastle, losing under a different manager every time – Bruno Lage in 2021-22, Julen Lopetegui in 2022-23, Gary O'Neil in 2023-24 and Vitor Pereira 2024-25.

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Wolves boss Vitor Pereira, speaking to TNT Sports: "I am proud of my players and my team.

"This is a difficult team playing at home. We created a lot of chances to score, the difference was they scored in the key moments of the game and we missed the goals.

"For a team like us ,creating six or seven chances to score but we didn't score, this is the frustration we feel. But proud of my players, they tried everything.

"We tried everything, we scored a goal, it was cancelled. We had more chances but this is football.

"They tried everything to get a result."

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There are four Premier League fixtures on Wednesday and we will bring you every moment.

• Everton v Aston Villa - listen on the BBC Sport website and app

• Leicester v Crystal Palace - listen on the BBC Sport website and app

• Newcastle v Wolves - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

• Arsenal v Tottenham (20:00) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

All kick-off times 19:30 GMT unless stated

Follow all of the action and reaction here

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BBC Radio WM reporter

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There was a consensus among Wolves supporters contacting BBC Radio WM last week about what they were getting in their new defender Emmanuel Agbadou.

"He's a unit."

Having met him after his first appearance for the club in Saturday's FA Cup tie at Bristol City, I can confirm they were right.

Talking to a small group of reporters, he presented as a gentle soul, quietly but genuinely overjoyed to be in England: "It's a dream. When you play football you want to play in the Premier League, because there are a lot of good players who play there. It is a dream, and today the dream has come true, so I want just to enjoy."

He is the first signing made since the arrival of Vitor Pereira, who has spoken in much the same terms over the past few weeks - refreshing sentiments at a time of the season when it is easy to become jaded, especially at a struggling club.

Agbadou shaped up well enough at Ashton Gate. There were a few moments of miscommunication with his team-mates, not unreasonable after only having met them a couple of days earlier. After each hiccup he could immediately be seen signalling to Pereira for guidance: a good sign of a busy mind and, hopefully, a quick learner.

He acknowledged there is a lot to learn, after his experiences in the top divisions in Belgium and France.

"It's not the same. Even when you play against a Championship team, the game never stops," he said. "It's transition, transition, transition. You don't have time to stop. So it's very different."

From the bench, Pereira agrees the pace is the difference between English football and the game elsewhere. On Tuesday, he related a discussion with midfielder Andre, comparing their experiences in Brazil - Pereira has managed two clubs there - with the Premier League.

"The difference is, when we have a throw-in in Brazil, we have time to do it. We breathe a bit, we rest a bit - calm, calm...

"Here, if you sleep 10 seconds, you will wake up losing the game 1-0. The game doesn't stop, never stops.

"But this is something that I love. To be, every time, connected, one step ahead... I feel that I'm playing, with my team."

At St James' Park later, Agbadou will really find out what the Premier League is like, and he has been primed about the atmosphere.

"Yes, they tell me that. But this is the Premier League, and I think every team plays like this..."

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This is pretty straightforward as far as predictions go.

Newcastle are on for a domestic Treble this season - well, on current form anyway - and I do not see their eight-game winning streak stopping here.

Wolves had made a good start under new boss Vitor Pereira but they had their bubble burst by Nottingham Forest in their last league game, and I do not see them dealing with the Magpies' firepower.

Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon have been great and Jacob Murphy is absolutely flying. I am really pleased for Murphy because a lot of people forget about him - but I haven't, I have got him in my Fantasy team.

Sutton's prediction: 3-0

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Wolves have lost their past three Premier League away games against Newcastle and have never kept a clean sheet in nine visits to St James' Park in the division.

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Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Premier League game at Newcastle (19:30 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Pereira confirmed Nelson Semedo, Matheus Cunha and Craig Dawson are fit and ready for Wednesday: "They are coming back from injury and we need to be careful with minutes, but we need players with their quality."

• Pereira also confirmed Mario Lemina is available after recovering from illness.

• On the midfielder's contract, which expires in the summer: "It's an issue he must solve with the club. We know what he wants and we now have to solve the issue. I expect him to be professional."

• On top scorer Cunha's return from a two-match ban: "In the conversations that we have together, he is very comfortable. He's very happy with his role in the team. If he's happy, I'm happy. If he plays at a high level, I'm happy for him."

• However, Pereira was not drawn into talking about his striker's future: "I don't know - you must ask the club. He's my player and I won't lose sleep thinking about it."

• Pereira has been pleased with Rodrigo Gomes' attitude since arriving at Molineux: "He's small, but he has a lot of energy. He is very happy as a person, smiling every time with good energy. If he starts on the bench, he's the same and helps the team. This is the personality I like."

• On opponents Newcastle: "A team that has eight wins in a row. They play with identity at a physical level, technical level and tactical level. They are a strong team, but I don't know any perfect teams. With our game and our qualities, we have the players. We can't allow them to play how they want to."

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Dazzling Dave
Fan writer

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Before the FA Cup tie at Bristol City, some Wolves fans voiced a familiar opinion: prioritise Premier League survival and field a weaker side in the cup.

Vitor Pereira, however, had other ideas. Ignoring the cautious calls, he opted for a strong squad, signalling his intent to take the competition seriously.

That decision paid off, at least in the first half. Wolves treated their fans to 25 minutes of champagne football - a showcase of Premier League quality that Bristol City simply could not match. Wolves played some of their best football this season, with quick passing, sharp movement and attacking flair.

Yet, for all their dominance, Wolves failed to capitalise on all their chances, losing their flow and intensity - and the sense of control and assurance began to fade.

It highlighted a recurring issue - Wolves' inability to sustain their dominance over the full 90 minutes.

If Pereira wants to see his team push up the Premier League table and navigate cup ties successfully, he will need to focus on extending those periods of brilliance and instilling a ruthless, killer edge in front of goal.

One bright spark in the match was Rodrigo Gomes, who stood out with his energy, creativity, and potential. Once considered "not ready" for Premier League action under Gary O'Neil, Rodrigo now seems to be thriving under Pereira's guidance.

Comparisons with Pedro Neto have already begun. While their styles differ, Rodrigo's ceiling looks equally high.

Wolves' second-half dip was a stark reminder of the work still needed. Newcastle are next up in the league and one of the most in-form sides. Wolves will have to stretch that spell of brilliance into a consistent 90-minute display if they hope to secure any points.

Every victory sends a clear message: this team is capable of competing.

Success in the FA Cup offers more than just progression. It also provides a valuable break from league pressures and can build momentum that fuels stronger performances in the Premier League.

The win over Bristol City highlights progress, but unlocking Wolves' full potential remains an ongoing challenge.

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Derby County have cut short the loan stay of Wolves attacking midfielder Tawanda Chirewa.

The 21-year-old Zimbabwe international moved to Pride Park from the Premier League side on a season-long deal last summer, but made just six appearances in all competitions in his near five-month stay with the Rams.

"Derby have opted to exercise the right to end the loan agreement during the current transfer window," said the Championship club on its website.

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's FA Cup game between Bristol City and Wolves.

Here are some of your comments:

Wol: I thought that we played well in the first half with our quick counter-attacks and pace down the flanks. The City goal changed the half-time team talk and in the second half they were more attacking and we sat back. But we could easily have scored a couple more goals ourselves. Overall, we deserved the win and it was just what we needed after the Nottingham Forest defeat.

John: Typical of Wolves this season - we could have scored five and could have conceded three! Given it was the same against Forest and we lost 3-0, sorting the clinical finishing and leaky defence is key for Vitor Peirera.

Graham: An efficient performance and a good win. Two minuses to highlight are the inability to defend set-pieces and the performance of Hwang Hee-chan who cannot keep missing golden chances.

Shaun: Wolves were predictably the architects of putting themselves under pressure, yet I felt they never got out of second gear all game. Great first 45 minutes, sloppy from that point on. Need to convert those chances.

Simon: Great first-half performance, fast football andgreat to see fluidity in attack. However one player seemed to be carried by the team and his only contribution was allowing Bristol City back into the game. Hwang is done and we need to cash in on him. He had half a good season but the rest of his career has been marred by low confidence. A nice guy but when £20m is on the table, it's time to say thank you and goodbye.

The draw for the FA Cup fourth round has been made. Here is a list of all the ties involving Premier League teams in the order they were drawn.

Games will be played over the weekend of 8 February.

• Manchester United v Leicester

• Brighton v Chelsea

• Exeter v Nottingham Forest

• Coventry v Ipswich

• Blackburn v Wolves

• Mansfield/Wigan v Fulham

• Birmingham v Newcastle

• Plymouth v Liverpool

• Everton v Bournemouth

• Aston Villa v Tottenham

• Southampton v Burnley

• Leyton Orient/Derby v Manchester City

• Doncaster v Crystal Palace

See the full draw

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Wolves have won six of their past seven FA Cup games against teams from lower divisions, after winning just one of their previous eight before that (D4 L3).

Were you at the game or following from elsewhere?

Have your say on Wolves' performance

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The FA Cup third round continues on Saturday, with three Premier League teams involved in early kick-offs.

This is how you can follow the action:

• Bristol City v Wolves (12:00) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Live

• Liverpool v Accrington Stanley (12:15) - listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

• Leicester v QPR (14:00)

Kick-off times GMT

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