Justin Kluivert ended Newcastle United’s nine-game winning streak with a hat-trick for Bournemouth in a 4-1 away win at St James’ Park.Kluivert scored a hat-trick and Milos Kerkez made it 4-1 deep into stoppage time as Bournemouth made it 11 games unbeaten in the Premier League despite major injury troubles. Bruno Guimaraes equalised for Newcastle in the first half but it proved to be nothing more than a consolation in the end as Eddie Howe’s side missed the opportunity to move into the top three in the Premier League.
Here are five talking points from the game…
Miguel Almiron still at Newcastle United as cheeky transfer request made
There were no real surprises in Newcastle’s matchday squad against Bournemouth with Eddie Howe naming an unchanged line-up from the 3-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in midweek. The only change came on the bench with Fabian Schar returning from illness as Emil Krafth dropped out.
Miguel Almiron kept his place amongst the substitutes though didn’t get on the pitch during the match amid a planned return to Atlanta United in the MLS. The Paraguayan is understood to be close to completing a £10million move after six years at St James’ Park.
