FootyChatter.com

This video can not be played Pope denies late winner in goalless draw between Bournemouth and Newcastle At a glance Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams has effort kept out by Nick Pope Jacob Murphy sees shot blocked by Djordje Petrovic Nick Woltemade has penalty appeal waved away Justin Kluivert's free-kick saved in stoppage time Nick Pope denied substitute Justin Kluivert a late winner as Newcastle United and Bournemouth played out a goalless draw at the Vitality Stadium. Dutch forward Kluivert had a chance to win it for the home side in stoppage time, but Pope parried his free-kick from the edge of the area. It was the only chance of note in the second half in a game lacking goal mouth action on the south coast. Bournemouth have made their best start to a Premier League season and the in-form hosts had look to strike early against much-changed Newcastle. An enterprising run from David Brooks set up Tyler Adams in the opening stages, but the midfielder's stinging effort was kept out by Pope's foot. Newcastle, who lined up with a back three, also went close early on but Jacob Murphy had a shot blocked at the near post by Bournemouth goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic. It proved the visitors' only effort of note. Newcastle's record signing Nick Woltemade later had a penalty appeal waved away after Bournemouth defender Bafode Diakite grabbed hold of his shirt inside the box in the second half. Bournemouth fans, meanwhile, were furious when Newcastle defender Malick Thiaw avoided a second booking after substitute Ryan Christie was brought down outside the box late on. But both sides ultimately had to settle for a share of the spoils - just as they did in the corresponding fixture last season. Newcastle 'evolving' - but must add goals to clean sheets What did you make of Bournemouth's display? Have your say on Newcastle's performance This video can not be played Howe positive after goalless 'lacking performance' against Bournemouth Newcastle had no time to dwell. Less than 72 hours after tasting defeat against Barcelona, they were embarking on their longest away trip of the top-flight campaign. Sunday felt a psychological test as much as a physical one against a relentless Bournemouth side - and away days certainly not do come much tougher than a trip to the Vitality. Newcastle had not won at Bournemouth in front of supporters in nearly a decade. Home or away, head coach Eddie Howe has yet to defeat his former side in the Premier League since taking charge of Newcastle nearly four years ago. Perhaps, then, it was not a surprise that Howe switched to a back three and ensured his side had a solid defensive base to build from with Thiaw, Lewis Hall and Sven Botman among seven changes. After weathering some early pressure, though, Newcastle lacked a cutting edge with Woltemade tidy in linking play, but only having one touch inside the opposition box in the first half. Newcastle had just one effort on target as they became just the second team in top-flight history to record goalless draws in their first three away top-flight matches to a season. This video can not be played Andoni Iraola on goalless Newcastle draw - 'That was a very different Newcastle' Few sides cope after losing one key player - let alone three crucial defenders in a single transfer window. But Bournemouth have not just muddled through after selling Dean Huijsen, Milos Kerkez and Illia Zabarnyi - the Cherries have lost just one top-flight fixture in the opening weeks of the campaign and that was away at Liverpool. New centre-back Diakite and full-back Adrien Truffert have slotted in and, going forward, this side caught Wolves, Spurs and Brighton cold with early goals on the way to victory. There was no repeat against Newcastle but it was a mark of Howe's respect for his former side that he, tellingly, moved from his favoured 4-3-3 formation and played three central defenders. Bournemouth still had their chances, though, through Adams and Kluivert, and it was the Cherries who were pushing for a winner in stoppage time. That will give manager Andoni Iraola encouragement with his side riding high in third place. Bournemouth travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday, 27 September. Newcastle start their defence of the Carabao Cup against Bradford City at St James' Park on Wednesday, 24 September before welcoming Arsenal to Tyneside four days later. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 21st September 2025 at 19: 07 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Andoni Iraola Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Eddie Howe Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Manager: Andoni Iraola Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Eddie Howe Formation: 3 - 4 - 2 - 1 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions After their 4-1 win at St. James’ Park in January, Bournemouth could win back-to-back league meetings with Newcastle United for just the second time in their history, after November 2017. The Cherries are unbeaten in their last six Premier League games versus the Magpies (W2 D4). Newcastle have only lost one of their seven Premier League visits to Bournemouth (W2 D4), a loss rate of 14%. Among sides they have visited as many or more times in the competition, only at Wolves (10%) and Nottingham Forest (0%) have they lost a lower percentage of away games. After a 4-2 opening day defeat to Liverpool, Bournemouth have won each of their last three games in the Premier League; the Cherries have won four successive games in the competition twice before, in December 2023 and August 2018 under current Newcastle manager Eddie Howe. Newcastle United have gone three away Premier League games without scoring (D2 L1), with the last two ending goalless. The Magpies last went four in a row without an away goal in December and January in the 2020-21 season, while Leicester in 1976-77 are the only side to draw each of their first three away top-flight matches in a season goalless. Only Wolverhampton Wanderers (23) have used more players in the Premier League so far this season than Bournemouth (22), though only Nottingham Forest (1) have made fewer changes to their starting XIs this term than the Cherries (2). No side has kept more clean sheets in the Premier League this season than Newcastle (3), while the Magpies also have the lowest expected goals against total (2. 1). Newcastle (31) and Bournemouth (29) are two of the three sides with the most high turnovers recorded in the Premier League so far this season, while the pair rank first and second for pressed sequences in the competition (Newcastle – 57, Bournemouth – 49).   Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has never beaten former side Bournemouth in six attempts in the Premier League (D4 L2), one of three teams he’s faced in the competition and is yet to beat, along with Luton (D1 L1) and Man City (D2 L16). The only manager to take charge of more games against a former Premier League side without winning is Rafael Benítez against Liverpool (7 games). No player has been involved in more Premier League goals this season than Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo (5 – 3 goals, 2 assists), while only Cody Gakpo (5) has created more chances following a carry than his four. Newcastle’s Kieran Trippier has made more passes that have broken the defensive line than any other player in the Premier League this season (9). Corner, Bournemouth. Conceded by Joe Willock. Attempt saved. Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Nick Pope (Newcastle United). Assisted by David Brooks. Tyler Adams (Bournemouth) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Nick Woltemade (Newcastle United). Attempt blocked. Álex Jiménez (Bournemouth) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bafodé Diakité with a headed pass. Offside, Bournemouth. Antoine Semenyo is caught offside. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.