Tolu Arokodare failed to find the net on his English Premier League (EPL) debut for Wolverhampton Wanderers as the club lost 1-0 to Newcastle United at St. James’ Park on Saturday.
The Super Eagles striker, who sealed a £24 million move on transfer deadline day, could not fire Wolves to their first points of the season.
The former Genk striker won four aerial duels with 71% passing accuracy, but did not have a shot during his time on the pitch. He, however, suffered the joint-most fouls by a Wolves player in the match, and contributed defensively with three clearances.
His debut ended in the 65th minute following a substitution, and Wolves did not improve upon his exit. The defeat sees Wolves remain rooted to the bottom of the EPL table with no points in four matches.
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Fellow debutant, Christantus Uche, was an 84th-minute substitute for Crystal Palace in their goalless draw with Sunderland. Uche managed a shot on target during his cameo debut.
Elsewhere, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey started for Fulham in the London club’s 1-0 win over Leeds United, with Bassey completing 90 minutes while Iwobi was rested in the 76th minute.
At the top of the league, Arsenal dispatched Nottingham Forest 3-0, with Martin Zubimendi bagging a brace either side of Victor Gyokores’ goal.
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The Gunners share the top spot with Tottenham, who defeated West Ham United by the same margin, while Chelsea conceded a last-minute equaliser to share points with Brentford in a 2-2 draw at the Gtech Stadium.
RESULTS
Brentford 2-2 Chelsea
Arsenal 3-0 Nottingham Forest
Newcastle United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton
Everton 0-0 Aston Villa
Crystal Palace 0-0 Sunderland
Fulham 1-0 Leeds United
West Ham United 0-3 Tottenham
