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2nd Nov 2017 | Premier League

Newcastle An Attractive Proposition

Newcastle An Attractive Proposition

Bournemouth have always had a leaky defence but suddenly their attack is misfiring. It makes life easy for a quietly impressive Newcastle.

Bournemouth might be the more established Premier League team, if you look at the very recent history but it’s Newcastle who are on the up. With Mike Ashley’s unhappy reign coming to an end but Rafa Benitze safely ensconced there is plenty to cheer about on Tyneside.


Newcaslte have double the number of points of Bournemouth and the south-coast team might have a fruitless long journey. Bournemouth are currently bottom of my expected goal difference table with Newcastle comfortably in ninth.

The underlying shot numbers also favour the home team. They out-shoot their opponent by on average 1.5 shots per game, Bournemouth are being outgunned by 5.5. A leaky defence has always been a problem for Eddie Howe’s men but their attack seems to have stalled. At even money a home win is the bet.

Odds correct at time of publishing: 18:42 2nd Nov, 2017 but subject to change