Newcastle lack the quality to burst Bournemouth's bubble

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Newcastle scraped a 1-0 victory at home to Watford last Saturday but they look a long way from being a good side and could be sent crashing back down to earth by Bournemouth, who are value to triumph on Tyneside.

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Confidence is still fragile in the Newcastle ranks and there is a lack of overall quality due to a failure to invest in the right players.

Bournemouth have been bolder in the market and they will view this fixture as a great chance to bounce back from their harsh 2-1 loss at home to Manchester United.

Recommendation
Bournemouth draw no bet
1pt 5-6 Sky Bet

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Team news
Newcastle
Jonjo Shelvey, Jamal Lascelles and Yoshinori Muto were all substituted with injuries during last Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford. Lascelles and Muto are doubts and Shelvey is expected to miss out.

Bournemouth
No fresh injuries are reported and Joshua King (ankle) is available.

Key stat
Newcastle have lost six of their last eight home fixtures.

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