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Newcastle United began their season with a 1-0 home win against Southampton, however, that victory came at a cost with Fabian Schar now set to begin a three-game suspension following his red card. The Magpies will have to deal with the absence of the Swiss international this weekend as they head to a stadium where they have struggled for wins in recent times.
A 2-0 defeat last season followed a lucky 1-1 draw the previous year, with Newcastle winless in the league against Bournemouth since 2020 - a match that saw Howe in the opposite dugout. This time around, however, Howe will be in the away dugout and faces some big calls, particularly with who will start in defence and out wide.
Here, we take a look at the starting XI that Howe could name for their trip to face Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday. Do you agree with our picks? Follow us on our social media channels and let us know your thoughts there.
9. Jacob Murphy - 5
In and out of the game. Covered well defensively at times but didn't pose a threat going forward. | Getty Images
10. Alexander Isak - 7
Showed great skill down the right to creat space and get a cross into the box which resulted in a Newcastle corner. Had a tight-angled effort saved by Neto. Played a great ball across goal after another positive run down the right but Anthony Gordon wasn't there to turn it in. Had a header cleared off the line in the second half. | Getty Images
11. Anthony Gordon - 6
Blasted a shot over the bar from the edge of the box inside the opening 10 minutes. Struggled for the majority of the match but was in the right place at the right time to draw Newcastle level with 15 minutes to go. Put a great cross in for Dan Burn late on. | Getty Images
12. Harvey Barnes - 8
On for Murphy 58: Drilled a low shot wide of the right post. A game changing display from the bench with an excellent cross from the left leading to Newcastle's equaliser. | Getty Images