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Premier League · Matchweek 3

Newcastle vs Bournemouth

Sat 5 Sept, 12:30 UK · St. James' Park

Newcastle2–2Bournemouth

Newcastle United

  • ⚽ 37' Harvey Barnes – assist Lewis Hall
  • ⚽ 88' Jacob Ramsey
  • 🟨 28' Anthony Elanga
  • 🟨 57' Yoane Wissa

AFC Bournemouth

  • ⚽ 9' Marcus Tavernier
  • ⚽ 35' Malick Thiaw (og)
  • 🟨 66' Justin Kluivert
  • 🟨 87' Adrien Truffert
  • 🟨 90+4' Adam Smith

Newcastle v Bournemouth: early Saturday kick-off at St. James' Park

Newcastle will look to use home advantage to kick-start their season, while Bournemouth travel north with a side that likes to press high. The match opens Saturday's programme at 13.30.

  • Newcastle score most of their goals from set pieces and crosses from wide areas.
  • Bournemouth's high defensive line can be exploited by attacking the space in behind.
  • Early kick-offs have historically produced tight matches at St. James' Park.

Starting lineups

Newcastle4-2-3-1

GK
L. Hornicek
DEF
Lewis Hall, Malick Thiaw, Sven Botman, Amar Dedic
MID
Nico Gonzalez, Lewis Miley, H. Barnes, Joe Willock, A. Elanga
FWD
Yoane Wissa

Out: Dan Burn, Joelinton, Will Osula. Doubtful: V. Livramento. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news comes in.

Bournemouth4-2-3-1

GK
D. Petrovic
DEF
A. Truffert, Antonio Silva, James Hill, Adam Smith
MID
Lewis Cook, Alex Scott, M. Tavernier, J. Kluivert, Rayan
FWD
Evanilson

Out: Amine Adli, J. Araujo, E. Kroupi, V. Milosavljevic. The line-up is sourced from Rotowire and will be updated as team news comes in.

Our prediction

  • Newcastle to win · Match

    Home advantage is a major factor in an early Saturday kick-off.

  • Both teams to score · Goals

    Bournemouth press high and concede chances in the spaces they leave.

  • Over 3.5 cards · Cards

    Both teams are committed in their challenges.

Newcastle 2–1 Bournemouth