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Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 14:56 18 January
14:56 18 January
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Bournemouth have won four of their last six Premier League away games (D2), taking more points (14) away from home than any other team since the first victory in this run on November 30th (4-2 against Wolves).
With three goals and an assist today, Justin Kluivert became the first Bournemouth player to be involved in as many as four goals in a single Premier League match.
Bournemouth's Justin Kluivert is just the seventh player to score multiple hat-tricks (2) away from in a single Premier League season, and the first since Raheem Sterling in 2019-20 (also 2).
'We can dream big'published at 14:46 18 January
14:46 18 January
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Bournemouth's hat-trick hero Justin Kluivert, spoke to BBC Match of the Day after today's win: "It's amazing, wonderful. The best feeling ever.
"We always know we're good. The start of the game is one of the most important things we focus on. That was good today. I'm super proud of the team.
"The squad isn't that big at the moment. We have 12 fit first-team players. A result like this is just amazing. We trust in each other and believe in each other. I think that's the spirit in our team.
"We can go very far. Players will come back from injury who we really need. We can dream big, but we just need to stay humble and keep working hard. We'll see at the end where we can finish."
On his father, Patrick, who played for Newcastle in 2004-05: "I heard I had more goals than him here already, so that is one win over him. It's nice to come here. I followed Newcastle when I was younger. Unfortunately for them, Kluivert now plays for another team."
Newcastle 1-4 Bournemouth - send us your thoughtspublished at 14:31 18 January
Sutton's predictions: Newcastle v Bournemouthpublished at 19:33 17 January
19:33 17 January
This is a hard one, because Newcastle are on such a brilliant run - but Bournemouth have not lost for a long time, either.
The Cherries are 10 games unbeaten, since 23 November, while Newcastle would set a new club record of 10 wins in a row if they beat them.
Magpies boss Howe has never beaten his old team in five attempts in the Premier League since he came to St James' Park in 2021, but I am expecting that to change on Saturday.
Bournemouth will score and they are very capable of nicking a victory here, but Newcastle have momentum and belief - and they also have Alexander Isak, who is absolutely flying at the moment.
Newcastle v Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 17:21 17 January
17:21 17 January
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Eddie Howe has been in charge of all 13 Premier League meetings between Newcastle and Bournemouth – however, he has won only two of these 13 games (drawn six, lost five). He is also yet to beat his former side as Magpies manager.
Bournemouth have scored more goals via substitutes than any other side in the Premier League this season (11). With their combined goals and assists, substitutes have been worth 17 points to the Cherries this term, another league-high.
The best Bournemouth ever?published at 14:58 17 January
14:58 17 January
Former Bournemouth captain Steve Cook believes the Cherries can "take advantage of where this league is" and make a concerted challenge for Europe this season.
Cook spent a decade at the club between 2012-2022, a spell that started in League One and included a top-half Premier League finish under Eddie Howe in 2016-17.
However, he wonders if the current crop is even better than the vintage he captained. Andoni Iraola's side are on a nine-game unbeaten run and are eighth in the table, just three points behind Chelsea in fifth.
"The togetherness looks amazing," the now-QPR defender told BBC Radio Solent's Cherries: Unpicked podcast. "It is arguably one of the best Bournemouth teams ever right now. They're pushing heights that the club has never had.
"I really feel like they can make the next step into challenging for Europe which is crazy because you never would have thought that, even when Eddie was in charge. We had a good team then but were still quite far off breaking into the next level of the Premier League.
"I think this Bournemouth team, even with a lot of injuries, can really take advantage of where this league is at.
"They're still getting fantastic results which shows the kind of team they are. It's not necessarily down to individuals. They obviously have extremely talented footballers but as a group they are so strong.
"When they lose players, others are ready to come in and take their opportunities. I think that's something the manager really insists on - being ready to play and excel on the pitch."
Semenyo a defender's 'nightmare'published at 12:59 17 January
12:59 17 January
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Former Bournemouth defenders Steve Cook and Joe Partington agree Antoine Semenyo would be a "nightmare" to defend against.
Semenyo, 25, won a penalty before thundering in a fine strike in Tuesday's 2-2 draw with Chelsea to take his goal contributions tally to six Premier League goals and two assists this season.
"I think he's been a defender's nightmare," former Bournemouth captain Cook told the Cherries: Unpicked podcast. "He's got everything; pace, power and technical quality.
"Bournemouth's game is about getting the ball forward as quickly as possible and getting their forwards into the game and exposing back fours.
"He is everything that the manager and staff have wanted. When he plays well, the teams plays well. He gets them up the pitch, he can finish and he takes people on.
"What an amazing signing for the club. Everyone around him is given the service and freedom to play. The players seem like they complement each other and Semenyo has really taken advantage of the stability behind him to play freely."
The Ghana winger has started all 20 Premier League games he has been available for this season - missing one through suspension - with Andoni Iraola's side eighth in the table, four points behind Newcastle in fourth.
"At the moment, he keeps hurting every team he plays against," added Partington. "He's a nightmare to defend against.
"If you face him up, he goes past you, if you get tight to him, he'll roll you. If you let him shoot, he'll score. He can chop and fake and you never really know what you're going to get from him.
Iraola on Newcastle, Bournemouth's good run and striker searchpublished at 11:30 17 January
11:30 17 January
Henry Brownsey BBC Sport journalist
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game at Newcastle (kick-off 12:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
On the club's striker search: "It's not close - it's difficult in the market. No-one wants to get rid of number nines. It's a position you sub a lot and you want just in case. The club continues to work on it and we have a lot of days in the market."
Despite their striker problems, they have scored seven goals in their past two games: "Everyone has been contributing. The amount of chances is bigger - we don't depend on one goalscorer. As long as we keep performing well someone, is going to score goals."
On other targets: "We are not specifically targeting anything other than a number nine. When the market is open, you never know. If some great player becomes available - why not?"
He dismissed questions about outgoings, saying: "We are very short of players so we cannot lose anyone."
On injuries: "It's not going to be the most difficult starting XI to guess. We are not going to recover anyone from the other day. Half the teams in the Premier League have seven, eight or nine injuries - but in our very short squad, we suffer it more."
On the 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions: "The big merit is the players that we have healthy and available - they have all the excuses to take but they don't. They keep fighting and doing their job and extra, in whatever position and condition. I admire them - it's not easy."
On Newcastle: "It's going to be very difficult - they are flying, they have players in great form especially [Alexander] Isak and [Anthony] Gordon. Their midfield is super strong, they have a very good squad and almost everyone is available. It's going to be very tough but we are in a good spot - we finished super strong against Chelsea and we are ready for the challenge."
On Eddie Howe, who he respects and gets on well with: "We don't speak before the games - there is no communication one to two weeks before we play. But we will probably speak after. He is a top coach. Every season he has been there, they are playing very well.
Are they title contenders? "They are not so far off Arsenal, who are title challengers. It's not a question for me."
🎧 Depleted Bournemouth battle at the Bridgepublished at 15:05 16 January
15:05 16 January
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A new episode of Cherries: Unpicked is available to listen to and download on BBC Sounds.
Jordan Clark is joined by former Bournemouth defenders Joe Partington and Steve Cook to analyse an excellent performance from Andoni Iraola's injury-hit team in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Chelsea.
Cook and Partington also look back on their time on the the Cherries, where they played together between 2012 and 2015.
'Remarkable' Adams and a 'threadbare' squad - what's no one talking about?published at 11:19 16 January
11:19 16 January
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We asked you for what's the one thing - good or bad - that nobody is talking about at Bournemouth but really should be?
Here are some of your comments:
Patrick: We're still not strengthening the squad from a striker and potential goal scorer perspective. We are not clinical enough with our attempts on goal and need to address this.
Ben: Tyler Adams' performances and influence on games is remarkable, especially given his lengthy spells out of the side. He protects the backline and gets things going when we're on the attack. It's so pleasing to see him playing.
Wing: One thing we must really appreciate is how well our backroom staff (on and off the pitch) has done at Dean Court to elevate this club to this level.
We had Sean O'Driscoll as manager in the early 2000s and he taught his players to use their initiatives on the pitch in-game and be tactically astute.
What that has produced was the likes of Eddie Howe, Stephen Purches and Jason Tindall - who plucked us out of lower leagues into the top flight with their adventurous endeavours - and are now flourishing with one of the top clubs in the top flight. Now, as Andoni calls them - "Tom and Shaun" - we have Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper flanking our brilliant manager on matchdays, taking in info and suggesting tactical moves with him.
We have a balance of grounding in tradition - in terms of staff who have the best interests of the club at heart - and new innovations combined to provide AFC Bournemouth with the perfect harmony for more venturing into to more uncharted territory.
John: With Forest doing well it's taken the spotlight off the Cherries somewhat. Long may this attitude continue. We will quietly go about what we do best and see were we end up at the end of this campaign.
JD: No one is talking about the fact we have 12 fit first team squad members (with Hill going off injured against Chelsea). The squad is absolutely threadbare and simultaneously relying on very inexperienced players. The fact we let Aarons and Billing leave in this window while seemingly having no replacements inbound, or recall clauses in for the seven players out on loan at other clubs, seems very naïve for what the second half of the season will bring. We are one more injury away from having to field inadequate youth players in what is potentially our best season in history. Despite all Iraola's amazing work he could yet be scuppered by the lack of squad available to him through injuries and poor decision making from the recruitment department.
Catch up on Premier League actionpublished at 07:55 16 January
07:55 16 January
Watch highlights and analysis from eight midweek Premier League fixtures.
What's one thing nobody is talking about?published at 18:33 15 January
18:33 15 January
Bournemouth have quietly crept up to seventh in the table, through a combination of outstanding management, excellent individuals and terrific team spirit.
This was all on display once again when the Cherries belied their injuries to almost win at Chelsea on Tuesday.
Perhaps the wider football world is finally waking up to Bournemouth, but you know your club best and we want you to tell us the one thing that no-one is talking about, but really should be.
'Now vital for recruitment team to bring in some new blood'published at 17:09 15 January
17:09 15 January
Mark Mitchener BBC Sport senior journalist
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Bournemouth's battling point at Chelsea on Tuesday was all the more remarkable given their seemingly endless list of absentees.
The Cherries began the night without the injured (deep breath) Adam Smith, Julian Araujo, Marcos Senesi, Alex Scott, Marcus Tavernier, Luis Sinisterra, Evanilson and Enes Unal.
Meanwhile, loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga was ineligible to face his parent club, new signing Julio Soler is away with Argentina Under-20s in South America, and fringe duo Philip Billing and Max Aarons had joined Napoli and Valencia respectively on loan earlier in the week.
So when James Hill's hamstring injury forced him off in the 22nd minute, with Justin Kluivert summoned from the Stamford Bridge bench as the only experienced first-teamer left, the contrast between the two benches could not have been greater.
As Bournemouth stadium announcer Mike Botto pointed out on X, at that point, the remaining eight Cherries substitutes had less than an hour of Premier League experience between them.
Meanwhile, the Blues had over £100m worth of signings in reserve - plus a homegrown England international in Reece James, who netted Chelsea's equaliser in stoppage time.
The fact that Andoni Iraola's side are now nine league games unbeaten, and still in contention for a shot at European football considering their injury list, is nothing short of remarkable. If they had anything approaching a full-strength squad available, fans can only dream of what might be achieved.
Even the arch pessimists - and the national media pundits who claimed when Iraola was appointed in 2023 that a club the size of Bournemouth should have no greater ambition than avoiding relegation - might concede that even if they were to lose all of their 17 remaining games, they might still beat the drop.
But having sanctioned the loan exits of Billing and Aarons with such a paper-thin squad currently available, it feels like it is now vital for the club's recruitment team to bring in some new blood, lest such a promising first half of the season - and perhaps the chance of a record-shattering finish - be squandered.
Sticking to the plan - Bournemouth's strategy to cope with injuriespublished at 14:37 15 January
14:37 15 January
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Andoni Iraola and his Bournemouth players were unfortunate that Reece James' 95th minute free kick, which they believed should have been ruled out, cost them another moment in the spotlight.
But the Cherries were outstanding at Stamford Bridge, especially considering they were without 13 senior players and battling to keep a nine-game unbeaten run alive in difficult circumstances.
This is Bournemouth's longest such run in the Premier League era but there remains concern about what lies ahead. They have only 12 fit players available and face matches with Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.
"It is a big worry," Iraola said when asked by BBC Sport. "In the last month, it has been a very difficult circumstance in terms of numbers. Evanilson and Enes Unal (both strikers) are both specific players injured in the same position and here we had 12 outfield players out from the first team and then lost James Hill [to injury].
"We can ask for help from the young players but most of them are not ready to play a game like [against Chelsea]. Some started the cup game but it is too much to ask them to play a lot of Premier League minutes. I am proud of the ones who are available but I worry that the ones who are healthy and surviving as they are playing more minutes than they would in a normal situation.
"The injury that happened to James Hill is because we asked him to play every 90 minutes and it could happen to others but we have to survive at least one or two games before players comeback."
Some clubs may look to the transfer market to make short-term signings to plug gaps in the circumstances facing Bournemouth.
However, the leadership feel that being fifth in the Premier League means the pressure is off and there is concern any reactive loan signings would just end up benched when key players return.
The south coast club feel sticking to the long-term plan which has served them well this season is the most productive option – even if the club is short on talent in the interim period.
Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth - the fans' verdictpublished at 10:35 15 January
10:35 15 January
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We asked for your thoughts after Tuesday's Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth, which finished in a 2-2 draw.
Here are some of your comments:
Chelsea fans
Julian: Looks like we're slipping back into old habits of not killing off teams when we dominate. I thought Nicolas Jackson was incredibly unlucky tonight. Hit the post, fantastic header saved, insane bounce off a divot... We're still in a great place in the league but we need to get out of this rut.
Ash: I really like Nico Jackson, but when we signed him it was never the intention for him to be starting every game. He still has a lot to learn and keeps missing a host of chances. Chelsea would be fools to let Christopher Nkunku leave. He needs to start more games and with his finishing, we could have easily seen Bournemouth off before half-time.
Alan: I'll keep it simple. How long before Enzo Maresca realises that there is a serious problem with our back four as well as Robert Sanchez? It's just full of holes and disorganisation. Yet again, Jackson is running round like a headless chicken trying to look good. Reece James out of position - what's the point? Is it so simple that Maresca can't see the problem or is he out of his depth in this league?
James: The way we are playing every game in the first half is promising, but we can't keep dropping much-needed points due to poor second half performances. That needs to change if we are going to secure champions league next season. Delighted with Reece's goal and just hoping he stays fit at least for the remainder of the season.
Bournemouth fans
Gabriel: Would have loved to win the game, but I am more feeling so proud of that performance from us! That second half we were fantastic all over the pitch, especially with our pressing being extremely effective. Special shoutouts to Antoine Semenyo, Justin Kluivert and Lewis Cook!
Paul: Outstanding display from the Cherries to extend their unbeaten run against a tough Chelsea team. The fitness levels of the Bournemouth players are incredible and need to be, with the constant high press. Definitely need that number nine to complete the line-up but until he arrives there are plenty of goals in Kluivert, Semenyo and Dango Ouattara. A joy to watch!
Wing: Having taken the lead and been the better side for much of the second half, given the context of all the injuries we have, we are still disappointed with a draw at Chelsea. We really have come a long way as a great front-footed side, and it is a pleasure to be a Cherries fan right now come what may.
Jonathon: When you have six first-team players out, including your first and second choice strikers, and you're still disappointed with a point at Stamford Bridge, you know the gaffer is doing something right. This team is punching way above its weight. Us Cherries fans were dreaming of our highest points total and league finish this season under Andoni Iraola, but none of us thought we'd be genuine contenders for a European spot. Who knows what is possible? Little old Bournemouth, eh?
'I don't think we deserved to win' - Iraolapublished at 23:40 14 January
23:40 14 January
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Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, speaking to TNT Sports: "It's difficult to value. When you consider how Chelsea played and we played, I don't think we deserved to win. Cucurella is touching Semenyo and they scored. It should be changed. What do you have to check? I don't think we were better than Chelsea."
On David Brooks challenge: "It was not violent. he just tries to grab him. It is not something violent. I don't understand why VAR gets involved in these things. I don't understand a lot of things from the referee today.
"I think first half they were playing like they were Chelsea and they were much better than us. We cannot play as slow as we were playing. I'm disappointed with the first half because we haven't seen the team we've been all season.
"Justin Kluivert is a strange one because with 25 players available he probably would have started. I wanted to have someone who could have improved from the bench.
"We have to analyse. Every game is different Chelsea are a very good team. I am happy for the players who have played in that number nine position."
Cherries continue to impress but Brooks fortunatepublished at 23:31 14 January
23:31 14 January
Joe Rindl BBC Sport journalist
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Bournemouth are having a superb season and a draw at Chelsea, as frustrating as it may feel in the circumstances, extended their club record Premier League unbeaten run to nine matches.
Andoni Iraola's side are firmly in the hunt for a European place and were seconds away from moving up to fifth and level on points with their opponents.
The visitors even had opportunities to extend their 2-1 lead late on, before Reece James levelled up. Lewis Cook had a shot from a corner routine saved and defender Tosin Adarabioyo did well to block when Justin Kluivert had a chance.
That said, Bournemouth rode their luck at times and, on another day they could have been reduced to 10 men.
David Brooks caught Marc Cucurella's face with his arm as the Chelsea full-back tried to run past him and, although the move was not initially spotted, the Bournemouth man might have been sent off after the VAR intervention.
During the game, the Premier League Match Centre account clarified on X that referee Rob Jones deemed Brooks' foul a "reckless action" and "not violent conduct".
Chelsea 2-2 Bournemouth: Did you know?published at 22:54 14 January
22:54 14 January
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Bournemouth extend their longest unbeaten run in the Premier League to nine matches (W5 D4).
The Cherries last had a longer run in any tier in October 2021 (a run of 15 in the Championship).
'I knew what I was going to do' - Semenyopublished at 22:35 14 January
22:35 14 January
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Bournemouth goalscorer Antoine Semenyo, speaking to TNT Sports: "Ryan Christie got the ball and it was a shift and shoot. I knew what I was going to do. The execution was right and it went in the net.
"Take the point and we move on to the next game. It's all we can do.
"We got in and the manager wasn't happy. Livened us up really. We needed the intensity and to get the press right. That's how we've got our points this season, by showing our resilience. We just need to keep going as a team."
On David Brooks' potential red card: "I didn't even see it so I don't know what happened. We saw the VAR come up and obviously, we were all worried when that happened."
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