The Premier League, widely regarded as the most entertaining league in world football, is facing an unexpected problem: goals are drying up. The 0–0 draw between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United in Matchday 22 became the 17th goalless game of the season — already more than in the entirety of last campaign.

The numbers from this contest perfectly illustrated the lack of cutting edge. Newcastle United dominated possession and completed an astonishing 94% of their passes in the first half — yet failed to register a single shot on target. Control without threat summed up the night.

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Wolverhampton - Newcastle 0:0

Wolverhampton: José Sá; Bueno H.; Bueno S.; Mosquera Y.; André; Gomes João (Arias J., 71); Krejčí L. II.; Hwang H. (Gomes R.M., 86); Arokodare (Strand Larsen, 65); Mane M.; Tchatchoua J.
Substitution: Strand Larsen (from 65); Arias J. (from 71); Gomes R.M. (from 86)
Bench: Johnstone S.; Doherty; Wolfe; Agbadou; Pedro Lima; Lopeez F.
Yellow Cards: Mane M. 78; André 95

Newcastle: Pope; Trippier; Botman; Hall; Tonali (Miley, 67); Barnes H.; Thiaw; Bruno Guimarães; Joelinton; Gordon A.; Woltemade
Substitution: Miley (from 67)
Bench: Ramsdale; Murphy Alex; Willock; Ramsey J.; Elanga; Wissa Y.; Neave
Yellow Cards: Tonali 58; Botman 89