Bournemouth v Newcastle: Premier League – live

Liverpool take on Brentford later this afternoon and Will Unwin has chatted to goalkeeper Alisson before the game:

“I wish,” the Newcastle fan said, “that my club should have the richest owners in the world.” The monkey’s paw twitched. When Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund completed its takeover of Newcastle United, in October 2021, that fan reacted with excitement; it seemed their wish had been delivered. Why should this fan fear the consequences?

The image of the monkey’s paw derives from a 1902 short story by WW Jacobs, the motto of which is to be careful what you wish for – or at least that if you are granted three wishes, to be extremely precise in making them. For Newcastle, it may still be fine. A couple of astute signings before the window closes could be enough to get them back into Europe and the revenues that brings may be enough for slow and steady growth towards super-club status that is compliant with the profitability and sustainability rules (PSR).

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Bournemouth are celebrating the club’s 125th anniversary today with multiple events and interviews happening at the ground. Club legends like Steve Fletcher, Sean O’Driscoll and Harry Redknapp will be in attendance. Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has called it “fitting” that Eddie Howe is the opposition manager for the occassion: “It’s probably very fitting that Eddie comes with Newcastle. He is a big part of the history of the club. 125 years is a lot of years, a lot of history. It is special to be part of such a special moment.”

There have been reports that Kieran Trippier wants to leave Newcastle. Want to know what Eddie Howe said on the matter? Have a read below:

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe on Bournemouth: “We had two really tough games against them last season, they are an athletic side who will hurt you on transitions if you are not on it.

“We are not fooled by how difficult this game will be, we need to be better on the road then we were last season. We need to go into this game with the right frame of mind. When you turn up for a game, you are there to win. We have to try and start well; we have to try and get momentum in our season.”

The team news is here. Bournemouth have made five changes to their starting XI to play Newcastle.

Bournemouth: Neto, Kerkez, Cook, Senesi, Evanilson, Christie, Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo, Zabarnyi, J. Araujo

Newcastle, meanwhile, have made two changes with one a forced change with Fabian Schär suspended for this game after his red card in round one.

Newcastle: Pope; Krafth, Kelly, Burn, Livramento; Guimarães, Longstaff, Joelinton; Murphy, Isak, Gordon.

Hello and welcome to Bournemouth v Newcastle, or as some call it the Eddie Howe derby. The Newcastle manager is a Bournemouth club legend after being a player and manager for the side.

During his time at Bournemouth as a manager Howe saw them promoted from League Two all the way to the Premier League. He usually receives a heroes welcome, with a standing ovation, and the boss will be hoping that is all the cheering Bournemouth fans will be doing this afternoon.

The last time the two teams played one another at the Vitality Stadium Bournemouth won 2-0. But Newcastle arrive wanting to continue their perfect start to the season, in terms of results after their 1-0 win over Southampton in the opening round.

Bournemouth came away with a point from their 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest in round one so they will be hoping to add to their point tally. Before we dive into more analysis of this one, let’s have some team news before kick-off at 2pm BST.