Ashley Williams
Former Wales captain on Final Score

A couple of really good saves from Neto and earnt his money there. It wasn't even Newcastle's fault. Joelinton had a couple of good chances.

One of those chances is where he just lifted it right from a tight angle that hits the post. The other chance is when he drilled it low instantly and a good save from Neto.

Joelinton, rejuvenated under Eddie Howe, strides down the left with his long legs and the Brazilian is then pulled down by Marcus Tavernier.

The Bournemouth player takes a flailing foot in the face but that is not going to stop him from earning a booking.

Both players are checked over and thankfully look fine to continue.

There's a collision between Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Bournemouth's Ryan Christie, with both players going for a high ball.

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Newcastle hit the post again!

The hosts recycle a corner which Joelinton stabs against the post.

Then it's the Neto show, pushing out the Brazilian's follow-up and then flying high to his left to palm away Ryan Fraser's strike.

Frustrating at the moment, Bournemouth are happy to sit back but Newcastle are lacking any cohesion or cutting edge in the final third.

Matt Targett's cross is...off target, sailing straight out of play.

Maz Farookhi
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

Bournemouth are still looking dangerous on the counter. The home fans are hoping for a bit more… they’re hoping for a goal! We could have one coming but still 0-0 here.

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Ryan Christie slides in on Joelinton and gets a yellow card.

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Ashley Williams
Former Wales captain on Football Focus

I do like the confidence that you want to build your attacks from the back - I am all for that. There is a lot of risk to the way Bournemouth are starting their goal kicks and trying to play a little bit.

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Tell you what, you have to give Bournemouth and caretaker boss Gary O'Neil credit for the way they have bounced back from their 9-0 pummelling by Liverpool.

They're looking to make it three without defeat since that drubbing.

They look well organised and goalkeeper Neto is a commanding presence at the back.

Half an hour gone in this one, Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has not had a sniff so far.

Waheeeeey, shout the home crowd as Dominic Solanke gets an overhead kick horribly wrong.

Ashley Williams
Former Wales captain on Final Score

Bournemouth are literally playing out from the back, so what's happening is that Newcastle are managing to press high and started to win the ball higher up the pitch which is getting momentum for them.

Close, very close.

The dangerman from set-pieces Kieran Trippier sets up and curls the ball over the wall, past the reach of Neto but it clips the outside of the post.

Maz Farookhi
Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

Bournemouth are looking dangerous on the counter, particularly with Tavernier’s pace down the right. You can see the game plan from Newcastle is clear: get the crosses in from the left and right. But at the moment, Bournemouth are more than holding their own.

Now this is in range.

Bruno Guimaraes chopped down 25 yards out and Kieran Trippier has plonked the ball down with intent.

Halfway into the opening period and this game is yet to really spark up.

Who can provide the inspiration?

Nick Pope really immersing himself into life on Tyneside, he's wearing a short sleeve goalkeeper shirt today.

Let's see if that is still the case when the rain and snow kicks in.

Eh???

Eddie Howe was wearing a black suit before kick-off, when did he get changed? Did he have to hide behind a towel in the dugout?

James McFadden
Former Scotland forward on BBC Radio 5 Live

Newcastle are obviously trying to use the threats down both sides, they have put some good balls in the box and maybe that’s where the difference is. Isak hasn’t really shown that striker’s instinct to get on the end of it.