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Lee Ryder

Possession counts for little as United held: Newcastle 1-1 Bournemouth match report

Newcastle United were held at home to AFC Bournemouth as former Barcelona goalie Neto pulled off a string of saves to hand the visitors a point. The Magpies had gone behind just after the hour but Alexander Isak's penalty hauled Eddie Howe's team back into the game.

However, despite have 20 goal attempts and bossing possession with 73% of the ball, Newcastle could not find that much-needed winner. The afternoon started with an impeccably observed minute's silence following the death of Queen Elizabeth II before fans and players sang God Save the King.

Howe and co-owner Amanda Staveley joined the teams in the centre circle at St James' Park. Bournemouth then won the toss and switched the teams around meaning Newcastle attacked the Gallowgate End first.

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