Premier League GW25 - Newcastle vs Bournemouth

Newcastle vs Bournemouth | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

A exciting 2-2 tie between Newcastle United and Bournemouth provided a sight for spectators at St. James' Park. Fans were glued to their seats until the very end of the game thanks to thrilling moments, a penalty, and late heroics.

Newcastle:

Newcastle had dropped their previous four Premier League games, but they have now won two of their past three games, moving them up to seventh place in the standings, just five points behind sixth-place Manchester United. The Magpies have played in some thrilling games; at home, they ended Aston Villa's 17-game winning streak, and at St. James' Park, they overcame a 4–4 tie with Luton Town. In their subsequent match, Eddie Howe's team defeated a resurgent Nottingham Forest 3-2 at the City Ground after holding off two equalizers from the Tricky Trees. Although Newcastle is 11 points behind Tottenham in fourth place, Champions League football may be beyond their grasp, but a trip to Europe still appears likely. The Magpies need to strengthen their defense, though, as they have given up 16 goals in their previous six games.

Bournemouth:

Newcastle's form is entirely at odds with Bournemouth's. With their sixth win in seven games on Boxing Day against Fulham, the Cherries appeared to have bounced back from a dismal start to the season in December. Since then, though, Andoni Iraola's team has faltered and has lost three and drawn two of their last five top-flight games. In their most recent match, Bournemouth fell to 13th place in the table, eight points above the relegation zone, after losing 3-1 to the Cottagers. With back-to-back games against Manchester City and Newcastle, it will be challenging for the Cherries to snap their bad streak. Because of this, if the visitors fail to win their next two games—against Burnley, Sheffield United, and Luton Town—they will be looking at the beginning of March as a chance to turn things around.

Line ups:

NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Kieran Trippier, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Dan Burn; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Lewis Miley; Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron, Harvey Barnes.

NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBS: Paul Dummett, Jamaal Lascelles, Matt Ritchie, Emil Krafth, Loris Karius, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento, Jacob Murphy, Joe White.

BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Illia Zabarnyi, Marcos Senesi, Lloyd Kelly; Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook; Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier; Dominic Solanke.

BOURNEMOUTH SUBS: Milos Kerkez, Chris Mepham, Dango Ouattara, Darren Randolph, Alex Scott, Enes Unal, Mark Travers, Max Kinsey-Wellings, Luis Sinisterra.

St. James' Park Stadium | Picture Credits: Get into Newcastle

First Half: Dubravka Denies Solanke, Gordon Converts Penalty:

End-to-end action was on display in the first half, with Dominic Solanke of Bournemouth enjoying several excellent chances.

Newcastle had a good opportunity when Kieran Trippier sent a luring cross into the area. But Anthony Gordon missed a great chance to put the game ahead with a header that went just wide.

After Justin Kluivert was found by Lewis Cook's exquisite throughball, Bournemouth posed a threat. Dominic Solanke was fed by the winger, but Martin Dubravka made an incredible save to deny the visitors an early lead.

Dubravka again showed incredible skill, blocking Solanke's close-range attempt following a well-placed cross from Marcus Tavernier.

Second Half: Semenyo's Strike, Ritchie's Late Equalizer:

There was more excitement and pivotal moments in the second half of the game.

In a stunning change of events, Bournemouth took the lead when Solanke slotted home after Dubravka slipped.

Gordon scored a penalty with confidence as Newcastle quickly replied after Bruno Guimaraes was fouled. At 1-1, the score was tied.

After Dominic Solanke switched to the serving role, Antoine Semenyo finished with a resounding finish to give Bournemouth a 2-1 lead.

In an incredible turn of events, Matt Ritchie, a substitute, proved to be Newcastle's savior by drilling in the equalizer from close range. The late goal gave the Magpies a hard-earned point.

A Rollercoaster at St. James' Park:

Football fans witnessed an exciting game at St. James' Park, as both teams displayed skill on offense and tenacity on defense. With the draw, Newcastle maintains their winning form and moves up to seventh position, while Bournemouth looks to get back on track in their next games. This matchup would have made a fantastic Premier League highlight reel because to Dubravka's heroics, the drama surrounding the penalties, and Ritchie's late equalizer. As the final whistle blew, both teams exited the field with a point and a thrilling story of football. Football fans were treated to a spectacle.

It was a goalless first half as both the team struggled to score | Picture Credits: The Independent

Solanke scored a goal and broke the deadlock for Bournemouth | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Gordon's goal through penalty levelled the score to 1-1 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Semenyo scored a goal and got the lead back for Bournemouth | Picture Credits: Sports World Ghana

Ritchie scored a late goal which equalised the game to 2-2 | Picture Credits: Premier League Website