Eddie Howe claims it was a strong performance' by Newcastle in goalless draw at Wolves

"We controlled the game but we didn't have the cutting edge today. Chance creation was an issue. They defended well, very low, compact and it was difficult for us to find space. We were looking for a moment of magic from an individual or set play. We had the opportunities as the game went on but we didn't take them. The endeavour was there, the effort was there, but maybe the quality wasn't in the final third."

"It was a game where we had possession and tried to find a way through and I think we did better the longer we went on. We were just looking for a moment and we didn't take it. We protected the goal well today for the away side, and that is the real positive for today. We are disappointed not to win. When you get a point, you see the negative but later on you maybe see the positive, who knows. It was a strong performance today just without the goalmouth action."

"A really solid performance, really committed and we showed a lot of spirit. Newcastle are obviously a very good team. I thought without the ball we had lots of control. When we had to attack we did, we looked a threat on the counter-attack. It was a really committed performance. People will look at results and"

Newcastle controlled possession for long periods but struggled to create meaningful chances, not registering a shot on target until the 85th minute. Wolves defended very low and compact, limiting space and making chance creation difficult. Both sides produced few clear goalmouth actions on a damp afternoon at Molineux. The goalless draw extended Wolves' unbeaten run to five matches, leaving them 14 points adrift of safety with 16 games remaining. Newcastle fielded expensive attacking options but could not find the decisive moment; the visitors defended well and left disappointed not to secure a win.

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