Newcastle very much sitting on their lead now, they are happy to drop and let Bournemouth play. The Cherries are knocking on the door though. 

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Quite the trek for Newcastle fans today. How are you holding up?  

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Terry Butcher
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"It's their first real decent attack. A little bit of a lucky bounce on the edge of the box but it falls to Ayoze Perez and there's not much power in it but it's enough to beat Adam Federici."

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Not been a great season for Bournemouth's goalkeepers so far. Artur Boruc had a shocker against Tottenham and Adam Federici has not been an able deputy.

Terry Butcher
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"Newcastle are trying to slow it down because Bournemouth are flying. It’s a worrying time for Newcastle, but for all Bournemouth's possession they haven't scored yet."

Bournemouth are willing to commit men forward, but Newcastle are too slow to counter so far.

The Newcastle defence has certainly been the busier of the two so far. Their midfield has yet to get a grip of the ball, but they are starting to build some possession now before it goes out of play. 

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Joshua King draws another fine save from Rob Elliot as he dances around the Newcastle defence. Bournemouth asking all the questions. 

Terry Butcher
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"Both sides have the poppies on their jerseys - something we never had in our day. My father served in the navy and my son served in Afghanistan, so I would be proud to wear that poppy."  

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Jonathan Pearce
BBC football commentator at Dean Court

"Bournemouth need to score in this period."

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Now the hosts are attacking down the right. Matt Ritchie delivers but Joshua King cannot reach it. 

Penalty appeal from the home fans as Joshua King pushes the ball past Fabricio Coloccini then runs into the Newcastle defender. Nothing doing from referee Lee Mason. It would have been a soft one. 

Terry Butcher
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"I have no idea what Chancel Mbemba is doing. It was a nothing ball, but it needed good play from Rob Elliot to come out and block the ball."

All the early running from Bournemouth. 

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Should Bournemouth be ahead? There's a mix-up at the back for Newcastle and Joshua King is in, but Rob Elliot comes rushing out of his goal to clear. A let off for Steve McClaren's side. 

Junior Stanislas is in down the left again but his cross is cleared from Chancel Mbemba. Still promising from the Cherries. 

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Bournemouth's Matt Ritchie has made a name for himself with his fearsome strikes, but he mis-times an effort from the edge of the box. For him, that has to go down as a missed opportunity. 

Terry Butcher
Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 live

"Two shots in quick succession from Bournemouth, showing they can get the ball down and play. It’s a good start from Bournemouth."

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Cherries left-back Charlie Daniels is getting forward well and helps win another corner but again it is cleared. Bright start from the hosts.