Premier League GW12 - Bournemouth vs Newcastle

Bournemouth vs Newcastle | Picture Credits: Bournemouth Website

In a pivotal Premier League match, Bournemouth took on Newcastle United in an exciting match that was watched at the Vitality Stadium. Following their recent losses, Bournemouth, who are currently in the relegation zone, looked for revenge. Newcastle, meanwhile, wanted to build on their strong domestic play and bounce back from their Champions League loss midweek.

Bournemouth:
Bournemouth starts the Premier League season in the relegation zone. The Cherries lost 6-1 at the Etihad Stadium their most recent game, their second straight loss to Manchester City in the league and Liverpool in the EFL Cup. After their victory over Burnley last month, Andoni Iraola was under less pressure, but now the Spanish player is once again in the centre of attention. He wants his players to put on another impressive performance against a Newcastle squad that is enjoying domestic success.

Newcastle:
Following their second consecutive loss to Borussia Dortmund, Newcastle's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League suffered during the week. Numerous injuries and bans decimated Eddie Howe's team, and the Magpies are still dealing with significant absences today. Newcastle has continued their stellar domestic form despite having few choices. Following a tough victory over Arsenal the previous day, they have now won seven straight league and cup games. With a road victory, they may get within one point of the Champions League spots.

Team Lineups:
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Neto
  

• Defenders: Max Aarons, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly
  

• Midfielders: Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook
  

• Attacking Midfielders: Marcus Tavernier, Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert
  

• Forward: Dominic Solanke
  

• Subs: Milos Kerkez, Chris Mepham, David Brooks, Joe Rothwell, Dango Ouattara, Adam Smith, Luis Sinisterra, Hamed Traore, Mark Travers

Newcastle (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: Nick Pope
  

• Defenders: Kieran Trippier, Jamaal Lascelles, Fabian Schar, Lewis Hall
  

• Midfielders: Sean Longstaff, Lewis Miley, Joe Willock
  

• Forwards: Joelinton, Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron
  

• Subs: Martin Dubravka, Paul Dummett, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth, Valentino Livramento, Mark Gillespie, Amadou Diallo, Alex Murphy, Ben Parkinson

Vitality Stadium | Picture Credits: Facts.Net Website

First Half: Goalkeeping Brilliance Dominates

With purpose, Bournemouth tested Newcastle's defence right away. Pope demonstrated his abilities by stopping Kluivert and Semenyo with vital saves. Newcastle faced more difficulties after Schar's injury, but Neto's excellent saves prevented a score in the first half. Both sides had squandered chances going into the half.

At the break, Bournemouth had not improved upon their 0-0 score. Pope denied Christie, Semenyo, and Kluivert, and Neto stopped Longstaff and Lascelles. The Cherries, recognising an opportunity for a crucial victory, tried to take advantage of Newcastle's thin roster.

Second Half: Solanke's Double Seals Bournemouth's Triumph

The breakthrough came when Bournemouth's Solanke took the pitch in the sixtyth minute. After a deflection in favour of Solanke, the hosts took the lead 1-0 with a crisp strike into the bottom-right corner. In the 73rd minute, the Cherries increased their lead to 2-0 when Solanke scored his brace after capitalising on a header by Sinisterra.

Pope made vital saves to preserve the scoreline as Newcastle battled to close the deficit. Both teams had late chances, such as Tavernier's miss and Pope's spectacular play, but Bournemouth held firm. Solanke's goals turned out to be crucial, leading Bournemouth to a noteworthy triumph.

Newcastle United was defeated 2-0 by Bournemouth, when the final whistle sounded. Through his brilliant finishing, Solanke helped the Cherries escape the relegation zone and clinch a vital victory. Newcastle's Premier League winning streak of seven games came to an end with the loss. Newcastle will have a difficult test against Chelsea following the international break, but Bournemouth will be confident going into their match against Sheffield United.

In an intense match at Vitality Stadium, Dominic Solanke's brace took centre stage. Solanke's precision finishing combined with Bournemouth's attacking strength proved too much for a resolute Newcastle team. Bournemouth has a lifeline thanks to the victory, while Newcastle will regroup for the upcoming battles. Football fans saw a thrilling stretch of Premier League play that demonstrated the competition's unpredictability. Till we meet again, goodbye.

Solanke after scoring | Picture Credits: Bournemouth Website