An away clash at Bournemouth might not have been underlined as a major obstacle in Liverpool's pursuit of the Premier League title but Saturday's clash on the south coast suddenly looks anything but a relaxed trip to the seaside.

Newcastle United missed the opportunity to win a club-record tenth consecutive match as they stumbled to a dismal 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Goals from Justin Kluivert at either end of the first half saw Bournemouth take a one-goal cushion into the break,

B ournemouth’s Justin Kluivert struck a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 away win over his father Patrick's former club Newcastle United in Saturday's early Premier League kick-off, ending the hosts' six-match winning run in the league.

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Justin Kluivert opened the scoring for Bournemouth after just six minutes. Although Bruno Guimaraes headed Newcastle level midway through the first half, Kluviert put Bournemouth back in front just before the break. The Dutchman grabbed his hat-trick in stoppage time and there was still time for Milos Kerkez to add a fourth.

United must fight to make sure major home blips against Brighton, West Ham and Bournemouth don't happen once more. We cannot be generous again while we retain ambition. The points forfeited at Craven Cottage must be clawed back.

The commanding centre-back says that Eddie Howe shared his frustration with the team last week and the positive response helped produce three points at Southampton

Almiron, Spaniard Ayoze Perez and Venezuelan Salomon Rondon, christened “The Three Amigos” by supporters, formed a fluid and frightening attack. Almiron’s relentless running created space and opportunities for the other two, who scored 14 goals between them during the second half of that season.

The i is reporting Ukraine international Zabarnyi is now emerging as an alternative target for Newcastle. The 22 year-old has been outstanding for the Cherries this season and been scouted regularly by Newcastle. Zabarnyi penned a new deal last summer with Bournemouth to 2029.

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Newcastle United defender Lloyd Kelly could be on his way out of St. James' Park in the coming days, according to reports - with French giants Marseille seemingly interested in a loan switch to offer him more game time away from Tyneside.

The Mancunians avoided an embarrassing early exit from the Champions League with a comeback win against Club Brugge to make the playoffs to get into the Champions League knockout round, but it’s their league form that should worry Arsenal fans. The Sky Blues brushed Chelsea aside 3-1 last weekend and have scored 15 goals in their past four matches.