Newcastle United missed the opportunity to win a club-record tenth consecutive match as they stumbled to a dismal 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Goals from Justin Kluivert at either end of the first half saw Bournemouth take a one-goal cushion into the break,

B ournemouth’s Justin Kluivert struck a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 away win over his father Patrick's former club Newcastle United in Saturday's early Premier League kick-off, ending the hosts' six-match winning run in the league.

An away clash at Bournemouth might not have been underlined as a major obstacle in Liverpool's pursuit of the Premier League title but Saturday's clash on the south coast suddenly looks anything but a relaxed trip to the seaside.

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Justin Kluivert opened the scoring for Bournemouth after just six minutes. Although Bruno Guimaraes headed Newcastle level midway through the first half, Kluviert put Bournemouth back in front just before the break. The Dutchman grabbed his hat-trick in stoppage time and there was still time for Milos Kerkez to add a fourth.

The i is reporting Ukraine international Zabarnyi is now emerging as an alternative target for Newcastle. The 22 year-old has been outstanding for the Cherries this season and been scouted regularly by Newcastle. Zabarnyi penned a new deal last summer with Bournemouth to 2029.

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Almiron, Spaniard Ayoze Perez and Venezuelan Salomon Rondon, christened “The Three Amigos” by supporters, formed a fluid and frightening attack. Almiron’s relentless running created space and opportunities for the other two, who scored 14 goals between them during the second half of that season.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth is due to kick off at 12.30pm GMT on Saturday, 18 January at St James’ Park. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 11am GMT. Subscribers can stream via discovery+.

Newcastle striker Isak has scored more Premier League goals than any other player (13), also outscoring six different teams in that time