Nick Pope at his best
Coming into the fixture after an amazing outing against Southampton FC much was expected from the goalkeeper, and he didn't disappoint. Making crucial saves now and then, the Englishman stood as a rock between Bournemouth's attack force and Newcastle's goal. While fate was in favor of Nick Pope at certain times, he too played a much more significant role in reducing Bournemouth to a single goal, despite their 2.23xG in the fixture.
Like the previous fixture against the Saints club, Pope managed 3 saves in this fixture against AFC Bournemouth. Not to forget, one of the main reasons for Newcastle's underwhelming campaign in the 2023/24 Premier League season was their fragile defense force, having conceded 62 goals in the season. However, with Nick Pope showcasing his brilliance in one game after the other this season, chances are much more significant for Eddie Howe's side to make it to their dream top-4 finish.