Newcastle head to the Vitality Stadium having won just one league game in 2023, however, they still remain in the league’s top-four. Their 1-1 draw with West Ham at the weekend came without talisman Bruno Guimaraes who served the first of a three game suspension.
Allan Saint-Maximin was selected in his place whilst Callum Wilson ended his long drought in-front of goal. But will the pair retain their places this weekend? Or will Alexander Isak or new signing Anthony Gordon come into the team?
Here, we take a look at the Newcastle United starting XI Howe could select to face his former side.
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1. Eddie Howe
Is this the Newcastle United team Eddie Howe will pick to face Bournemouth? (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
2. GK: Nick Pope
Pope conceded his first Premier League goal since November last weekend. Despite this mini-setback against the Hammers, Pope will be hoping to add another clean-sheet to his collection against Bournemouth. Photo: George Wood
3. RB: Kieran Trippier
Trippier has featured in every Premier League game so far this season, registering one goal and four assists. Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. CB: Fabian Schar
Schar is still unbeaten this season and has been a major part of a defence that has conceded just 12 league goals so far. Photo: OLI SCARFF