Newcastle v Bournemouth

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Newcastle United will be seeking a seventh league win on the trot in this Saturday lunchtime clash against Bournemouth at St James' Park as Newcastle manager, Eddie Howe, once again faces his former club but former loyalties will be put to one side as The Magpies look to cement their top four position in the Premier League table.

Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run in the English top flight to nine games overall when they held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge in midweek and The Cherries now find themselves just three points adrift of the last of the European spots in the table.

Newcastle United currently occupy fourth place in the Premier League table and therefore the north-east club are firmly amongst the contenders for a place in next season's Champions League, but Eddie Howe's side know they must continue picking up points as Chelsea are just a point behind them.

Nevertheless, The Magpies are enjoying a purple patch of form right now in the domestic top flight having racked up important wins against Leicester City, Ipswich Town, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Tottenham and Wolves respectively.

Even more impressive is the fact that Newcastle United have scored a total of 18 goals during these last six triumphant games whilst conceding just once, so the hosts look in good shape to continue their winning momentum on Saturday.

Bournemouth are within touching distance of the top five clubs in the Premier League table thanks to putting together a solid and impressive nine-game unbeaten sequence which consists of picking up five wins and being involved in four draws as well.

Victories gained over the likes of Wolves, Tottenham, Ipswich Town, Manchester United and Everton along with gaining points by way of four stalemates have helped lift Andoni Iraola's side into possible contention for a place in Europe next season.

The Cherries had previously produced an inconsistent start to this current Premier League campaign as the south coast club had managed to register just four wins from their opening 12 games, whilst also being handed five defeats within this period as well.

However, subsequent results in the English top flight have seen Bournemouth slip to just two further losses from their last 14 matches overall with a total of seven wins gained within these 14 games as well.

Results away from home have also improved as part of the visitors' unbeaten run under Iraola as The Cherries bring a five-game unbeaten run into this Saturday lunchtime clash at St James' Park.

Newcastle United v Bournemouth Verdict

Newcastle United are absolutely flying right now though, and along with home advantage, The Magpies have been scoring goals for fun whilst keeping things tight at the back.

Therefore, our main bet will be Newcastle Utd win @ 1.65

Other side bets worth considering:

Newcastle Utd win & Over 2 goals @ 2.15

Correct Score: Newcastle Utd 3-1 @ 13.00