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Premier League | Gameweek 21
Jan 15, 2025 at 7.30pm UK
St. James' Park
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Newcastle
3 - 0
Wolves

Isak (34', 57'), Gordon (74')
FT(HT: 1-0)

Doherty (26'), Agbadou (85')

Wolves lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Matheus Cunha returns

Is Cunha available again? Predicted Wolves XI against Newcastle
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Wolverhampton Wanderers could line up for Wednesday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.

Wolverhampton Wanderers talisman Matheus Cunha is eligible to make his comeback from suspension in Wednesday's Premier League showdown with Newcastle United at St James' Park.

The Brazil international completed his two-game ban in the weekend's 2-1 FA Cup triumph over Bristol City and seeks to torment the Magpies backline in midweek, having made the third-most progressive carries in the current Premier League campaign.

As well as Cunha's return, Pereira has confirmed that he expects Mario Lemina (illness), Nelson Semedo (hamstring) and Craig Dawson (calf) to return, but he will still manage the latter two with caution.

Cunha's return should see Goncalo Guedes sacrificed as the former joins Hwang Hee-chan and Jorgen Strand Larsen in the attacking third, even though the Portuguese teed up Rodrigo Gomes to score at Ashton Gate.

Gomes is likely to reprise his role thanks to Semedo's recent injury, though, while Rayan Ait-Nouri - Wolves' other scorer in the FA Cup third round - bombs down the left-hand side as ever.

The midfield pairing of Joao Gomes and Andre should also remain unchanged, unless Pereira decides that Tommy Doyle's fresh legs are required, and a Premier League debut awaits new signing Emmanuel Agbadou at the back.

The 27-year-old is expected to join Santiago Bueno and Matt Doherty in an unaltered back three, but Jose Sa will come back in for Sam Johnstone as the last line of defence.

Wolverhampton Wanderers possible starting lineup:
Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Bueno; R. Gomes, Andre, J. Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Cunha, Hwang; Larsen

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