Newcastle vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Ritchie earns point with late leveller
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Penalty Goal Anthony Michael Gordon
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
PENALTY! Newcastle have a chance to equalise soon after conceding. The ball goes into Bournemouth's box from a free-kick and Smith drags Schar to the floor.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
The referee has been told to go to the screen to check a possible penalty for Newcastle. A nervous wait for the home fans.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
VAR CHECK! There is a check for a penalty to Newcastle.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Senesi barges Guimaraes to the floor and is shown a yellow card.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Goal Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
WIDE! Newcastle speed forward on the counter after Longstaff finds Almirón with a perfect throughball down the right. He gets to the ball ahead of Senesi and works space for a shot on his left foot but curls his effort just wide of the left post.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth have scored at least once in 14 of their last 15 Premier League games (26 goals total), failing only at home to Liverpool in January (0-4 defeat). Away from home, the Cherries have netted in their last eight (15 goals total), their longest ever such run in the top flight. They will score in the second half if Newcastle keep giving Solanke chances to shoot from close range.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bright start from Gordon as he rushes down the left side of the box trying to make things happen. However, Zabarnyi gets ahead of him and protects the ball before getting fouled. Neto then takes time with the following free-kick, much to the frustration of the home fans.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Newcastle get the ball rolling again. Howe will be hoping that his side can start the second half the way they ended the first.
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