They can complete a very special quadruple by toppling leaders Liverpool on the south coast on Saturday afternoon, and belief will be sky-high after their 5-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest. Can they do it? Let's take a closer look at their credentials…

Newcastle United missed the opportunity to win a club-record tenth consecutive match as they stumbled to a dismal 4-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth in the Premier League. Goals from Justin Kluivert at either end of the first half saw Bournemouth take a one-goal cushion into the break,

B ournemouth’s Justin Kluivert struck a superb hat-trick in a 4-1 away win over his father Patrick's former club Newcastle United in Saturday's early Premier League kick-off, ending the hosts' six-match winning run in the league.

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The commanding centre-back says that Eddie Howe shared his frustration with the team last week and the positive response helped produce three points at Southampton

Justin Kluivert opened the scoring for Bournemouth after just six minutes. Although Bruno Guimaraes headed Newcastle level midway through the first half, Kluviert put Bournemouth back in front just before the break. The Dutchman grabbed his hat-trick in stoppage time and there was still time for Milos Kerkez to add a fourth.

THREE AFC Bournemouth goals have been nominated for the Premier League goal of the month for January. David Brooks’ strike vs Everton and Justin Kluivert’s goals against Newcastle and Nottingham Forest have been picked for the award shortlist.

The i is reporting Ukraine international Zabarnyi is now emerging as an alternative target for Newcastle. The 22 year-old has been outstanding for the Cherries this season and been scouted regularly by Newcastle. Zabarnyi penned a new deal last summer with Bournemouth to 2029.

Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson is closing in on a return from injury after being ruled out for eight weeks.

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Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has posted a message tot the fans as Eddie Howe's team prepare to face Fulham in the Premier League.

Newcastle vs Bournemouth is due to kick off at 12.30pm GMT on Saturday, 18 January at St James’ Park. Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 11am GMT. Subscribers can stream via discovery+.