Bournemouth 2-0 Newcastle: Player ratings as Solanke double sees off Magpies
Bournemouth picked up just their second win of the Premier League season with a 2-0 victory at home to Newcastle United on Saturday evening.
The Cherries were good value for their win after dominating the Magpies, who head into the international break with more injury woes.
Eddie Howe's return to Bournemouth was not a joyful one and Newcastle head back up north without any points to show for their efforts.
Bournemouth went close to taking a shock lead with only 38 seconds on the clock. Marcus Tavernier's cut-back found Ryan Christie free on the edge of the box, but his effort went straight down the throat of Nick Pope.
Within the next minute, Bournemouth had another sight of goal. Antoine Semenyo drifted infield from the right and let fly from a similar distance to Christie, this time forcing Pope into a low save.
Down the other end, Sean Longstaff came up with Newcastle's first chance, bringing a stretching save out of Neto with a shot from around 18 yards.
Newcastle's defensive frailties remained evident early on, however. Semenyo's long ball over the top of Fabian Schar was met by Dominic Solanke, only to be denied at close range by a last-ditch challenge from Jamaal Lascelles.
The hosts continued to look dangerous, particularly in transition. Justin Kluivert was afforded space to run and then fire towards goal, only for Pope to deny him with a flying save.
Pope again came to Newcastle's rescue when he got down low to punch away a bouncing half-volley from Christie following a corner.
Another chance came and went for Bournemouth when Solanke held off Schar and played in Semenyo with a clever flick, but his effort trickled wide of the post.
After the break, Newcastle nearly scrambled the ball over the line. Kieran Trippier's
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