Flashback: Newcastle United came back to top Bournemouth

After conceding an early goal, Newcastle United came back to defeat Bournemouth at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle United will return to Premier League play after a disappointing FA Cup quarterfinal defeat vs. Manchester City. They will hit the road for the first time in Project Restart to take on Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium. Before that fixture, we look back at their November match at St. James’ Park.

Newcastle United 2, Bournemouth 1

Lineup

GK: Martin Dubravka

DEF: DeAndre Yedlin, Federico Fernandez, Jamaal Lascelles, Ciaran Clark, Jetro Willems

MID: Miguel Almiron, Isaac Hayden, Jonjo Shelvey, Allan Saint-Maximin

FWD: Joelinton

Substitutes: Christian Atsu, Andy Carroll, Paul Dummett

Newcastle stats

34% possession, 21 shots (nine on target), 31 clearances

Recap

Newcastle United fell behind early as a creative training ground routine on a corner kick saw Harry Wilson, a Liverpool loanee, find the back of the net. DeAndre Yedlin was able to score his second-ever Premier League goal as his diving header pulled things level right before the half. He narrowly stayed onside and launched himself at the Saint-Maximin ball to the far post.

Another unexpected goal gave the Magpies the lead early in the second half. Jetro Willems cross was deflected and Federico Fernandez nodded it towards goal but not with enough power. Central defender Ciaran Clark was there to poke the ball in.

The victory over the Cherries was Newcastle’s second consecutive in the league, despite holding very little possession at home.

This match also featured the search for a goal for Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron. Both players had great chances and Saint-Maximin hit the crossbar and Almiron’s best chance actually hit a fallen ASM. Jamaal Lascelles also left due to injury in this one.