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.
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Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke has been one of the best strikers in the Premier League this season and has netted 13 times for Bournemouth, so manager Iraola will be shocked that he didn't convert either of his two massive opportunities. He created an xG of 1.31 in the first half but couldn't find a way past Dubravka. The Cherries will be encouraged by their fortune down the right, with Semenyo and Semenyo getting the better of Burn, but they must do better with their end product. As for Newcastle, they have created an xG of just 0.51. The hosts have almost triple the amount of touches in the opposition box (17 against six) but haven't seriously tested Neto.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Newcastle and Bournemouth go into half-time with the score goalless after two magnificent saves from Dubravka to deny Solanke. The Cherries went close early on when Kluivert found with a pass across the box, but the goalkeeper got down quickly to push away his strike from close range. Tavernier then created an even better chance for the Englishman, whipping a low cross into his path, but he couldn't poke his effort past the Magpies' shot-stopper. The hosts had a few chances of their own, but they were mostly from outside the box. Gordon lashed a shot straight at Neto and Almiron whipped a left-footed strike around the post.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 0-0 BOURNEMOUTH
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Tavernier has the ball in the middle of Newcastle's half and sends a pass out to Kluivert on the left. He dribbles inside and shoots from range, but he curls his right-footed effort well wide of the left post.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Senesi slides Almiron to the floor on the right just outside Bournemouth's box, giving Newcastle one final chance to score at the end of the first half. Trippier is over it and Botman collects it on the second attempt, but his cutback is cleared.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
There will be three minutes of additional time.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Guimaraes stays on the ground after the tackle from Christie and needs some medical assistance. It's worrying for Newcastle, who have an injury crisis, but the Brazilian will be able to continue.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
The tempo has slowed in the last couple of minutes, with Bournemouth surviving Newcastle's best spell so far. Semenyo has moved back over to the right and is putting pressure on Burn, who gets close to the winger and tackles the ball off the pitch.
Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth
Defender Schar has scored three goals in his last three Premier League matches for Newcastle United, scoring from eight attempts at goal in those games (37.5 per cent shot conversion). His previous three goals came over a period of 82 games with 96 shots attempted (3 per cent conversion).
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