Injury-hit Bournemouth put in an incredible display away at Newcastle to win 4-1 as Justin Kluivert scored a wonderful hat trick.
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Andoni Iraola’s side took the lead early through Kluivert and even though Newcastle equalized in the first half through Bruno Guimaraes, Eddie Howe’s side never really had control of this game. Kluivert made it 2-1 just before half time with another sharp finish, then completed his hat trick in stoppage time with a stunning effort from distance.
Milos Kerkez scored a beauty in the 95th minute to put a bow on Bournemouth’s sensational win, as the Cherries are now 10 games unbeaten in the Premier League to extend their longest-ever unbeaten run in the top-flight.
With the win Bournemouth move on 37 points for the season and are in the hunt for a top four finish, as they’re just one point behind Newcastle. The Magpies had won six Premier League games in a row and nine in a row in all competitions heading into this game but that run came to a screeching halt.
Cherries can reach Europe with clear strategy
Andoni Iraola had no senior players to select on the bench at Newcastle as Bournemouth’s injury problems have been huge. But they battered Newcastle away from home, stretching their unbeaten run in all competitions to 11 games and there’s huge confidence they can qualify for Europe for the first time in their history. The fact Bournemouth were able to secure a draw at Chelsea (they were leading in the 95th minute) and win at Newcastle in the space of four days with so many key players out is astonishing. But not unlikely. That’s because Iraola has created a system and environment where every single player knows their job. Squad players come in and it still looks the same. Bournemouth are horrible to play against and their fitness levels are supreme and they press teams and push high and are so good on the counter. The good thing for Bournemouth’s unlikely European push is that they’re about to get key players back in the coming weeks. They should, in theory, only get stronger from here on out. Last year Bournemouth’s American owner Bill Foley said European qualification is their aim. Most people raised their eyebrows at that. Nobody is doing that now. Bournemouth have become one of the stories of the Premier League season and are fast becoming everyone’s favorite second team.
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What’s next?
Newcastle head to Southampton on Saturday, January 25. Bournemouth host Nottingham Forest on the same day.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth score: 1-4
Guimaraes 25'; Kluivert 6', 44', 92', Kerkez 96'
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Kerkez smashed home! — Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth
Wow. Another. This time Milos Kerkez is found on the left and he smashes a beauty of a shot across goal and into the far corner.
Kluivert scores a stunning effort to complete his hat trick! — Newcastle 1-3 Bournemouth
Tyler Adams won the ball back and Justin Kluivert whips home a brilliant finish from way outside the box. Kluivert has bagged a hat trick!
Burn blocks Semenyo’s effort
Into the final minute of normal time and Semenyo surges forward on the counter and his drive is on target but Burn blocks so well.
Newcastle struggling to get anything going in attack
This injury-ravaged Bournemouth side are digging in so well. They’ve made just one sub, with Jebbison on for Brooks, due to having so many teenagers on the bench. Newcastle just haven’t been able to get the ball to Isak at all.
Bournemouth denied!
A cross into the box is flicked on by Brooks and the ball was heading in but Dubravka makes a sprawling save and it squirms away to safety. The Cherries are looking so dangerous on the counter.
No goal after a VAR check! Ouatarra scores but the ball was out
Dango Ouatarra hits the post, then David Brooks is denied, then the ball drops to Ouatarra and he finishes a cross from Brooks. But VAR is having a look and the ball was out of bounds as Tonali cleared it just before the goal. Huge let-off for Newcastle.
Botman off and Schar on
Newcastle make a half time sub at center back with Schar on for Botman. The latter has only just returned from injury, so maybe this is a load issue? Still, Bournemouth have started the second half well with Brooks having a shot on goal after a poor Schar giveaway. Christie’s shot on the counter is then superbly blocked as it’s very quiet inside St James’ Park.
Tonali’s shot saved by Kepa, and it’s half time!
Right on half time Kepa denies Tonali’s blast on goal. The ball then drops wide but the ref blows his whistle before Newcastle can whip in the cross. The home players are furious. What a ferocious first 45 minutes. That was so much fun!
Scuffle breaks out after a brutal first half
Tyler Adams is booked for a foul on Gordon, then Joelinton gets a yellow for taking out Kluivert. Players from both teams pile in and there is quite the scrap, while Kluivert is then booked too. Bournemouth have really rattled Newcastle.
Kluivert has done it again! — Newcastle 1-2 Bournemouth
Right before half time Bournemouth retake the lead. Guimaraes loses out to Christie and Ouattara plays in Kluivert who supplies another calm finish. The Dutchman has now scored 10 Premier League goals this season.
Gordon’s shot deflects just wide
Okay, here they are. The real Newcastle have turned up now. They are moving it around really well and Gordon’s effort is close to flying in.
Guimaraes equalizes! — Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth
A flurry of corners finally breaks Bournemouth down as Hall’s corner is whipped in and Bruno Guimaraes finishes. The captain delivers at a pivotal time. Newcastle level and you’d fancy them to go on and win this now.
Hosts are struggling to get control
Newcastle are slowly waking up after that fast start from Bournemouth, but the Magpies are really struggling to get any control in the game. The home fans are doing their best to get their team going but it’s all a bit slow and predictable from Newcastle so far.
Superb finish from Kluivert! — Newcastle 0-1 Bournemouth
That was a lovely goal as Semenyo is found on the left and he cuts it back for Kluivert who sweeps home into the far bottom corner. Bournemouth deservedly ahead after a really bright start. Newcastle can’t handle their man-to-man system.
Bournemouth should be ahead!
Great stop from Dubravka to deny Ouattara’s flick from Brooks’ cross. The rebound then drops to Semenyo but he smashes over the bar. He should score. Great start from Bournemouth, who are pressing Newcastle high and the Magpies look flustered.
Newcastle lineup
Dubravka; Livramento, Botman, Burn, Hall; Guimaraes, Tonali, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon
Bournemouth lineup
Arrizabalaga; Cook, Zabarnyi, Huljsen, Kerkez; Christie, Adams; Brooks, Kluivert, Semenyo; Ouatarra
Newcastle team news, focus
Isak has scored in eight-straight Premier League games, becoming just the fourth Premier League player to do that in history. The Swedish striker is on a proper tear and Newcastle’s entire team is full of confidence, looks totally settled and there’s a real chance they can finish in the top four and win a cup. After a clunky start to the season Howe has turned things around in a big way.
OUT: Harvey Barnes (thigh), Nick Pope (knee), Callum Wilson (thigh), Jamaal Lascelles (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Fabian Schar (illness)
Bournemouth team news, focus
The Cherries have so many injuries in attack but the trio of David Brooks, Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert are digging deep and causing big problems for opponents. Bournemouth were poor in the first half at Chelsea in midweek but surged back in the second half, like they often do, and were unlucky not to grab another big win. Bournemouth will fancy their chances of causing an upset at Newcastle.
OUT: James Hill (hamstring), Evanilson (broken foot), Enes Unal (knee), Alex Scott (knee), Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Julian Araujo (thigh), Marcos Senesi (thigh), Marcus Tavernier (hamstring), Adam Smith (knock)
Newcastle vs Bournemouth prediction
Right now it just feels like Newcastle will keep on winning and this will be a fun, open game, but their extra attacking talents will make the difference. Newcastle 2-1 Bournemouth.
Newcastle vs Bournemouth preview
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have won nine-straight games in all competitions, including six-straight Premier League games, as they beat Wolves 3-0 at home in midweek and all of a sudden they’re in the top four. People are talking about them being in the title race and with injuries finally calming down and Alexander Isak in this kind of form, why not?
Bournemouth are on a nine-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, a club record, and fought back valiantly to grab a point at Chelsea on Tuesday. Andoni Iraola’s side coughed up a 95th-minute equalizer at Chelsea but over the entire game a draw was a fair result. The Cherries are pushing for a top six finish which would be a remarkable achievement, especially as injuries have really hit them hard in recent weeks.
How to watch Newcastle vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 7:30am ET Saturday (January 18)
Venue: St James’ Park — Newcastle
TV Channel: USA
Streaming: Watch live on NBC.com