Jacob Murphy grabs a point for Newcastle United at Wolves - in pictures

Winger scores first league goal for the Magpies in nearly three years

Newcastle United's midfielder Jacob Murphy celebrates after scoring the equalising goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the 1-1 draw, Toon's last outing. AFP

Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal against Newcastle United. Getty

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto, right. attempts a shot at goal in front of Newcastle's Jamal Lewis, center, and Jamaal Lascelles at the Molineux Stadium on Sunday. AP

Newcastle United's Ryan Fraser, left, and Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto battle for the ball. PA

Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy with Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto. Reuters

Karl Darlow of Newcastle United gives his team instructions. Getty

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto, right, controls the ball past Newcastle's Ryan Fraser at the Molineux Stadium. AP

Conor Coady of Wolverhampton Wanderers interacts with referee Lee Mason. Getty

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto reacts after a missed scoring opportunity . AP

Wolverhampton Wanderers' head coach Nuno Espirito Santo, left. AP

Jacob Murphy's late free-kick snatched a point for Newcastle United at Wolves.

The winger scored his first Premier League goal for the Magpies in almost three years to clinch a 1-1 draw at Molineux.

Raul Jimenez's half-volley with 10 minutes left looked to have given dominant Wolves the points.

But Murphy's leveller denied Nuno Espirito Santo's side the chance to climb into the top four, while the Magpies remain well clear of any early trouble in 14th.

Newcastle were on the back foot for much of the game and the hosts were sharper.

They underlined their intentions when goalkeeper Karl Darlow, a major injury doubt before the game, saved Daniel Podence's low drive in the opening five minutes.

Newcastle were tame but Max Kilman still had to block Callum Wilson's angled shot after Murphy's pass slipped him in.

It was a rare opening for the visitors, with Wilson often isolated, but they slowly reined Wolves in to gain a grip of the game.

The hosts' threat had waned after their bright start but Pedro Neto and Podence remained a danger with Jamal Lewis and Murphy often struggling to contain the widemen.

Wolves had greater quality and were sharper in possession but it was Newcastle who almost caught out keeper Rui Patricio when Allan Saint-Maximin's shot clipped Nelson Semedo.

The hosts added to a remarkable stat after a blank opening 45 minutes and Nuno's side have now failed to score in the first half of 58 games since returning to the top flight in 2018.

Much like the first half, Newcastle relied on sporadic breaks and Miguel Almiron's shot was blocked after good work from Murphy and Wilson on the hour.

And the visitors defended valiantly until Jimenez struck with 10 minutes left.

Neto's deep free-kick was cleared to the striker, lurking on the edge of the area, and he cracked in a fine half-volley from 18 yards.

But there was still another late twist when, after Connor Coady felled Wilson on the edge of the box, Murphy curled a clever low free-kick around the wall and into the bottom corner with a minute left.