Eddie Howe has criticised his Newcastle players after they were thumped 4-1 by Bournemouth at St James' Park on Saturday. The hosts went into the game hoping to continue their stunning form but found themselves behind after just six minutes,

The Cherries outclassed Newcastle United in every department but Eddie Howe did not want to tinker with a winning side

Bournemouth the opposition, as Newcastle look to make it ten wins in a row. Eddie Howe’s side looking to add another victory to those over Leicester, Brentford, Ipswich, Villa, Man U, Spurs, Arsenal,

For Bournemouth, meanwhile, the win over Newcastle United moved them up to sixth in the standings and just a point adrift of the Champions League places

Eddie Howe is, rightly, talked about in the same breath as Newcastle United’s legendary managers Kevin Keegan and Sir Bobby Robson, but is in a position to prove he is better than both.

Eddie Howe has warned there could be more short-term pain as Newcastle attempt to establish themselves as a consistent force in both the Premier League and Europe.

The Magpies’ nine-game winning streak came to crashing end at St James’ Park as Justin Kluivert - the son of former striker Patrick - netted a hat-trick. Kluivert struck twice in the first-half, either side of Bruno Guimaraes’ equaliser,

Bournemouth fans renew acquaintances with Eddie Howe once again. A legend at the club, saving them from dropping into non-league and then taking them all the way through the divisions right up into the Premier League.