Follow live coverage as Wlves host Newcastle hoping to consolidate their position in seventh as the ‘best of the rest’ in the Premier League.
The home side have won four of their last six league fixtures and are fresh off the back of a 3-1 victory over rivals Everton so will be in buoyant mood.
Newcastle are also enjoying a better run of it, although still sit only two points above the relegation zone and in desperate need of more points in their battle for survival. Follow it live:
Callum will be along shortly with all the team news and build-up ahead of tonight's match between Wolves and Newcastle. In the meantime here's a look at our predicted line-ups:
Rafa Benitez and his Newcastle side face an unenviable task this evening. They face a Wolves side on a run of three successive Premier League wins and looking to establish themselves as the division's best of the rest.
Nuno Espirito Santo's side have been excellent throughout the season, adjusting to the top flight with ease after winning the Championship title last season. And they will be favourites tonight against relegation-threatened Newcastle.
The hosts will not be taking anything for granted, though. Newcastle beat Manchester City only a couple of weeks ago and will be determined to avenge their 1-2 defeat at the hands of Wolves earlier in the season.
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There's still no start for Newcastle's record signing, Miguel Almiron, who only makes the bench tonight. Benitez has gone with the same team that fell to a narrow defeat at Tottenham.
Wolves are unchanged, too, and will be hoping Raul Jimenez continues his rich vein of form in front of goal. The Mexican has scored three in his last two Premier League appearances.
Newcastle are playing a buoyant Wolves at perhaps the worst possible time. Tonight's hosts, as revealed by Opta below, are looking for a rare fourth victory in a row in the top flight. Molineux will, no doubt, be rocking.
Wolves' Raul Jimenez, who is looking for his tenth Premier League goal of the season this evening, has been giving some sage advice to Newcastle new boy Miguel Almiron. The Paraguayan forward, signed for £20m from MLS side Atlanta United on deadline day, could make his debut tonight.
If Wolves win tonight they will set have set a club record points tally in the Premier League. That, given they are newly promoted and there are still 13 games to play, is hugely impressive.
A gap will begin to emerge to the sides below them, too, should they see off Newcastle. Wolves' last home game was a 3-0 victory over West Ham; a repeat of that performance will make it difficult for tonight's visitors.
The teams are out at Molineux, where the atmosphere is building nicely. After a flamboyant light show, we're almost ready for kick off...
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
3 minutes
Newcastle start positively, playing some intricate football in the final third. Ritchie and Perez link up nicely but the the final pass is loose and rolls through for a goal kick.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
4 minutes
Now Wolves come forward. The ball is played into Jota, who lays it off to marauding left back Jonny. His ball across just evades the onrushing Jimenez.
At the other end, Rondon gets a left-footed snapshot off, but it's straight at Rui Patricio.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
7 minutes
Neves collects the ball in the middle and picks out Dendoncker. He goes for goal from a long way out, but his effort is blocked. Wolves continue to probe through Jota on the left. His attempted cross, though, goes behind for a goal kick.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
9 minutes
Boly does well to release Jota down the left, and the Portuguese runs at Newcastle's back four. He's crowded out and dispossessed, but Jota has made a lively start to this game.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
13 minutes
Neither side has created a clear chance as yet, although Newcastle have been more adventurous than might have been expected. There have been signs, though, that Jimenez and Jota could cause problems as the game develops.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
16 minutes
Not much is happening. Newcastle, off the ball, are typically compact, which might be an issue for Wolves, who have struggled to break down more defensive sides at home this season.
The game hasn't really got going yet.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
17 minutes
Suddenly, it comes to life. Wolves break forward and Jimenez bursts into the box. Atsu is there, though, and makes a strong challenge. There are loud appeals for a penalty, but the referee waves them away.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
19 minutes
The hosts have really upped the tempo. Doherty puts in a dangerous ball, which is met by Jimenez. It's a great chance for a striker in such fine form, but his shot rises over the bar.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
23 minutes
The ball breaks kindly for Jota, who gets in behind the Newcastle defence. He evades a challenge and swings a cross towards the far post, but it evades everyone and the visitors clear.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
27 minutes
Newcastle, in a rare forage forward, are left exposed at the back and Wolves break quickly. Dendoncker lofts a ball into the path of Jimenez, who controls with his chest but can't get the ball out of his feet. He gives it back to Dendoncker, whose shot flies over the bar.
Wolves 0-0 Newcastle
31 minutes
Wolves are fluid in attack, moving intelligently and finding space in dangerous positions. They've been in complete control since the early stages of this one, but are yet to find a breakthrough. It's been a typically stubborn display so far from Newcastle, although Benitez will surely want to see more of his side in an attacking sense.
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