Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle: What Howe saidpublished at 16:43 25 August
16:43 25 August
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has been speaking to Sky Sports following the draw: "We work on a lot of things. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. Harvey's [Barnes] ball was great and it was great to see Anthony [Gordon] on it. At that point, I thought we could go on and win.
"I think we always knew it would be a very difficult game today. It is a difficult ground to play against so, in terms of attitude and commitment, I think it is a good start to the season.
"We are frustrated with moments [of the game] and we know we have to improve [going forward]."
On Joelinton's late foul: "It was probably as bit reckless from Joelinton. You could see what he is trying to do - he is trying to stop the goalkeeper - but you cannot go near the head area.
"That is something we will talk to him about."
Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle: What Gordon saidpublished at 16:33 25 August
16:33 25 August
Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon has been speaking to Sky Sports following the draw: "This place is really, really difficult. It is a really hard place to come, so it was important that we maintained some consistency in that today.
"They are very good in the duels and second balls - and we had to adapt to that in the second half."
On his goal: "Harvey Barnes cuts in and delivers a lovely ball. You can get a lot of goals in a season by just getting to the back post. A draw is better than a loss."
On the Magpies' start to the season: "In the past two games, we have shown so much character. We are showing great signs but we have got to maintain it."
Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle: Did you know?published at 16:18 25 August
16:18 25 August
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Since the start of last season, no player has been involved in more Premier League goals as a substitute than Newcastle United's Harvey Barnes (4 goals and 3 assists), with Barnes setting up Anthony Gordon's equaliser in this game.
Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle: Send us your thoughtspublished at 15:57 25 August
Sutton's predictions: Bournemouth v Newcastlepublished at 11:34 25 August
11:34 25 August
Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.
For week two, he takes on Make Me A Mixtape hosts Clara Amfo and Jordan Stephens.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
The Eddie Howe derby. It will be interesting to see if Evanilson plays for Bournemouth given they have spent £40.2m on him.
Newcastle huffed and puffed and found a way last week at home against Southampton and Bournemouth drew at Forest, they probably will feel they should have won the game.
Based on last week, I would err towards Bournemouth but I am a big fan of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak and I think boss Eddie Howe will return to his old club and win it.
Amfo's prediction: 1-2
Stephens' prediction: 3-2
Newcastle are another reason we did not win the league last year. There were three refereeing errors for their winning goal at St James' Park. That's not the reason I'm going with Bournemouth to beat them, though.
Football finance expert Rob Wilson tells The Football News Show why, if permanently introduced, it could make the top Premier League sides less competitive against their European counterparts.
Howe on Trippier future, captaincy and facing former side Bournemouthpublished at 10:23 23 August
10:23 23 August
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game at Bournemouth (14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Defender Matt Target played 45 minutes for the under-21s as he continues his recovery from an Achilles injury while the rest of the squad is "pretty much as we were".
New signing from Bournemouth Lloyd Kelly is "pushing for a start" against his former side: "Lloyd is in good condition. He has made a really positive impact with the group. I have been really impressed by his performances, especially when he came on in a difficult situation for us. He would say he is ready."
Howe on the club he managed for 11 years over two spells: "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."
He said he was "surprised" by stories linking Kieran Trippier with a move away: "He continues to be really valued by all of us. He's just trained as normal and he's been very good. I'm not really sure where this has come from."
Howe confirmed Jamaal Lascelles has been promoted to club captain, while Bruno Guimaraes has been named team captain with Kieran Trippier and Dan Burn making up the the leadership group.
On the opening win over Southampton: "We defended our goal really well - [it was] a great return to the style of how to defend. It is about doing that consistently - that was only one game, but I was very pleased. It was an important game for us. It sets the marker."
Who should get a new contract at Newcastle?published at 09:17 23 August
09:17 23 August
With the contracts of 13 senior Newcastle United players set to expire at the end of the season, we asked you which players should take priority for new deals.
Here are some of your comments:
John: Fabian Schar, Dan Burn and Emil Krafth are the only three I would offer new contracts to. They will all be good squad members for another couple of seasons. The remainder aren't of the quality we need to progress, sadly.
Nat: Trippier's leadership is invaluable. Competing for playing time with Tino will only help Tino develop and there's so much he does for the team off the pitch. Give him another contract. He won't start every game (and shouldn't) but he still has a part to play. Take him into the coaching set-up when he hangs up his boots too.
Jona: Giving Anthony Gordon a new, improved contract should be our number-one priority. He is such a talent, with a great attitude to be an elite player. We need him to be the cornerstone of our front three for the next decade.
Alex: None of the players on that list are of the calibre to take the team to the next level.
Jon: This has been caused by our ineptitude in the selling market. Players like Ryan Fraser and Jamal Lewis will never play for the club again and will now certainly leave for free. This is a shame considering the PSR situation and every little helps. I still believe Lewis shows some promise and we certainly should have cashed in on him when we could.
Larry: We need to keep Nick Pope. Ryan Fraser can leave.
Howe wants Trippier to staypublished at 08:57 23 August
08:57 23 August
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The Telegraph's Luke Edwards says Eddie Howe "has been working really hard" to try to persuade Kieran Trippier to stay at Newcastle this season, so a move away might not definitely happen.
"His house has been up for sale for a few weeks and that is usually a tell-tale sign that someone is expecting to leave," said Edwards on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
"They signed Tino Livramento last summer for succession planning - but Trippier still wants to be playing every week.
"I don't think it's a certain that he will leave because Eddie Howe has been working really hard to try to change his mind and stick around. He values his leadership qualities. It is also not a certain that Livramento will be first-choice right-back. Trippier could still play plenty of games.
"Newcastle are keen to keep hold of him but you also have have to look at it from a business perspective. He’s 33 years old and he's one of the top earners at the football club on more than £120,000 a week. If you're no longer going to be one of the key men and there's a market for him and he wants to leave, then they’ve got to consider doing a deal.
"Everton, Atalanta and Galatasaray are all interested. There's a lot of interest in him and it will be one that runs to the end of the window, but I don't think it is a certain that he will leave."
Guehi could still leave Palacepublished at 13:37 22 August
13:37 22 August
Nizaar Kinsella BBC Sport football news reporter
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Newcastle United may be considering alternatives, potentially as a negotiating tactic, but their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi remains.
The Magpies have had four bids for the 24-year-old England international - the most recent rising to £65m - turned down.
Guehi, who has two years left on his contract at Selhurst Park, is ready to move this summer if the option becomes available.
But Palace are reluctant to lose both centre-backs after agreeing a fee with Fulham to sell Joachim Andersen for about £30m.
The south London club's chairman Steve Parish told BBC Sport last week: "I can’t imagine a situation where we would lose both of our centre-halves."
But an increased fifth offer could be enough to finally convince Parish as he would be walking away from the best possible fee he could get for Guehi, given his contract situation.
Which contracts are the priority?published at 10:12 22 August
10:12 22 August
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In the latest 'have your say' on this page, one Newcastle fan mentioned that no-one is talking about the amount of player contracts due to expire at the end of the season.
Some 13 senior players have deals ending in June 2025.
Other key players, including Anthony Gordon and Nick Pope, have deals expiring in less than two years, so there is a lot to be thinking about at St James' Park.
So, Newcastle supporter, we want to hear from you again. Which player contracts should be the priority for the club? And are there any who do not deserve a new deal?
What is going under the radar at St James' Park?published at 09:44 22 August
09:44 22 August
We asked you which thing at Newcastle United hasn't been spoken about enough this week.
Here are some of your comments:
Theo: They have 13 players in the final year of their contract, plus another seven players with two years left. Surely we can't allow ourselves to lose this amount with PSR regulations? Surely it's worth accepting lower fees and having at least some value on the books?
Andrew: Nobody seems to be talking about why we haven't sent anyone out on loan this season despite employing Shola Ameobi as a loan manager. Teams like Chelsea and Manchester City add significant value to their academy players because they loan them out, giving them a shop window and inflating future fees. We're missing a trick here.
Richard: No-one is talking about... how good Jacob Murphy is! There's a lot of chatter about the need to recruit a new right winger, but this does a disservice to Murphy. His stats from last season show a very productive player, equal to other supposed superiors. Also, a player's worth is not measured by the 90-odd minutes. Attitude and commitment are valuable 24/7.
Jack: The club not maximising sponsorship opportunities is the biggest issue. No stadium sponsor, no training ground sponsor etc. There are big revenue streams which could make a big difference so it's a shame these aren't being utilised. The slow pace of progress behind the scenes impacts the pace of progress we can make on the pitch and with signings.
Sam: No-one is talking about the increasing costs for fans, despite the fact the club is yet to enjoy any real success. Cheapest adult ticket to watch us play Southampton was £47. Replica kits start at £80. The club charged £25 to stream some friendlies online, then the tech didn't even work. Fans being exploited but accepting it because it's not Mike Ashley.
Krafth the unlikely heropublished at 18:08 21 August
18:08 21 August
Matthew Raisbeck BBC Radio Newcastle reporter
When Newcastle were reduced to 10 men against Southampton because of Fabian Schar's sending off, manager Eddie Howe's response was to introduce Emil Krafth from the bench.
Winger Jacob Murphy was the unfortunate one - taken off in the 30th minute as the ever-dependable Krafth slotted in at centre-back alongside Dan Burn to help Newcastle record a priceless opening-weekend victory.
In his post-match interview with BBC Radio Newcastle, Howe described Krafth's performance as "fantastic".
He may not be a guaranteed starter when everyone is fit - and Newcastle are actively pursuing other right-sided defenders - but Saturday was further evidence Krafth never lets them down.
He returned to full fitness last season after more than a year out with an anterior cruciate ligament injury, and only Lewis Hall played more minutes for the Magpies in pre-season than the 30-year-old Sweden international.
"Krafu", as the club's social media accounts labelled him, was not necessarily a fan-favourite in his first couple of years after arriving on Tyneside in 2019, but is yet another player that has improved under Howe and his staff.
He was signed as a full-back but is often used as a centre-back, starting three of the final four games of last season in that position, as well as impressing there against Southampton. That versatility underlines his value to the squad.
Unless there is some quick transfer activity before the weekend, I would expect him to start at Bournemouth and continue in the centre of defence next to Burn. But, it is possible there could be changes at full-back with both Kieran Trippier and Lloyd Kelly pushing for a place in the team.
Listen to full commentary on every Newcastle United game, and have your say on the Magpies on Total Sport North East every weeknight from 18:00, on BBC Radio Newcastle.
Bournemouth v Newcastle - did you know?published at 14:43 21 August
14:43 21 August
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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has never beaten his former club Bournemouth in the Premier League in four attempts (drawn three, lost one).
The Cherries are one of three sides that Howe has faced but never beaten, along with Luton Town (drawn one, lost one) and Manchester City (drawn one, lost 15).
Give Joelinton 'everything he wants'published at 12:55 20 August
12:55 20 August
Charlotte Robson Fan writer
A 10-man Newcastle United managed to beat Southampton on Saturday thanks largely to our Brazilian midfield contingent and most notably the goalscorer Joelinton.
If there is a greater redemption arc in recent Newcastle player's history then I would like to hear it. Joelinton was bought as a striker for £40m, a deal most people seem to consider suspect at best.
He was then played as a number nine despite having no end product and rapidly dwindling confidence - before being repositioned and re-energised by a new manager to become an integral part of our side.
Joelinton's immense physicality was perfect for this fixture. Southampton came and did what I think most people expected them to do. They had the lion's share of possession and clattered into us at every opportunity. (Fabian Schar was frustrated into receiving a red card, but I'm not talking about that, I am not ready yet...)
The size and athleticism of Joelinton prevented Southampton from doing any real damage to the scoreline. His ability to spread right across the pitch to receive whatever Nick Pope delivered was also a massive part of our win.
It is so exciting to have him back and to see what impact he can have this season without the crunch of additional European games.
Joelinton was, like most of our players, injured last season, with thigh surgery in January ruling him out for the bulk of the second half of the campaign.
What Saturday showed me, and no doubt countless others, was that if he had stayed fit we would have had a much more comfortable end to 2023-24 and would most likely not had the pain of missing out on Europe.
That our previous sporting director was allegedly concerned about giving him a new contract - though apparently PSR concerns factored into that - now seems beyond absurd.
Give him everything he wants. Give him the keys to the city.
