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Opta Stats: Newcastle v Wolves
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Michael Lintorn /
23 February 2012 /
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Newcastle will want to prove that their thrashing at Tottenham was an anomaly
These Opta stats suggest that both teams to score could be a shrewd bet when struggling Wolves visit the Sports Direct Arena...
Newcastle are unbeaten in their five Premier League games with Wolves (W2 D3).
Wolves have scored one goal in each of their five Premier League games against Newcastle.
Newcastle have won their last three home games in a row; they haven't won four on the trot since October 2007.
Victory in their last away game ended a run of 10 on the road in the Premier League without a win for Wolves.
Wolves have recouped the most points from losing positions in the Premier League this season (13).
They've needed that resilience as they have trailed in 21 of their 25 league games, more than any other side.
Wolves are the only team in the Premier League without a goal from a shot outside the box.
In contrast, they have conceded the highest percentage of goals from long range (27%).
Newcastle have conceded the joint-most penalties in the Premier League (8).
Wolves have gone 22 Premier League games without a clean sheet.
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