The return of Premier League football this weekend gives Newcastle United the chance to improve their Premier League record before the upcoming international break. For Eddie Howe, it also presents a reunion with Bournemouth for the first time since leaving the Cherries in 2020.
Before it all went downhill with Bournemouth losing their top flight status, Howe guided the south coast outfit to three promotions in six seasons. The club enjoyed five successive years of Premier League football under his stewardship, subsequently earning him legendary status among supporters.
Much was made of Bournemouth's style of play under Howe, with entertaining, attacking football the key for the now- Newcastle manager. The mindset during games at the Vitality Stadium was very much that Bournemouth would concede but also often outscore their opponents anyway.
