Premier League: Kluivert's Hat-Trick Thwarts Newcastle's Winning Streak
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Synopsis
Bournemouth secured a stunning 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, ending their hopes of a club-record ten consecutive wins. Justin Kluivert's exceptional hat-trick led the visitors to this emphatic win at St. James' Park, extending their unbeaten Premier League streak to ten matches.
Key Takeaways
- Justin Kluivert scored a hat-trick for Bournemouth.
- Newcastle aimed for a record ten consecutive wins.
- The match ended with a score of 4-1.
- Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League.
- Eddie Howe faced a rare defeat with his team.
Bournemouth, Jan 18 (NationPress) The aspirations of Newcastle United for a club-record of ten consecutive victories were abruptly halted on Saturday as Bournemouth claimed a remarkable 4-1 win at St. James’ Park. Justin Kluivert emerged as the standout performer for the visiting team, netting an incredible hat-trick that propelled Andoni Iraola’s squad to a decisive victory and extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to ten matches.
The Cherries began the match with great energy, seizing the lead within the first five minutes. Antoine Semenyo charged down the left flank and provided a precise cutback for Kluivert, who calmly slotted the ball into the net. Newcastle quickly retaliated, with Bruno Guimaraes scoring from a corner delivered by Lewis Hall to level the match midway through the first half.
Nevertheless, the resilience of Bournemouth was evident. Just before halftime, Kluivert restored the visitors’ advantage by taking advantage of a well-placed through ball from Dango Outtara, finding the bottom corner with finesse. Despite Newcastle's efforts to regain dominance, they found it difficult to penetrate Bournemouth’s organized defense.
In the second half, Newcastle brought on Fabian Schar and later introduced Kieran Trippier and Joe Willock, but Bournemouth remained a constant threat. Outtara came close to scoring a third, hitting the post, and a subsequent goal by the Cherries was disallowed by VAR due to the ball going out of play earlier in the buildup.
As Newcastle pushed for an equalizer, Bournemouth capitalized on the spaces left open. Kluivert completed his hat-trick in stoppage time with a stunning 20-yard strike past Martin Dúbravka. Soon after, Milos Kerkez added a fourth goal with a precise finish, sealing the match and deepening Newcastle's disappointment.
For Eddie Howe’s team, this represented an unusual off-day following a month of exceptional form, while Bournemouth showcased a powerful performance that highlighted their increasing confidence.
