Adrien Truffert’s late winner sealed another impressive victory for Bournemouth, extending their unbeaten Premier League run and piling further pressure on Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe.
The visitors, now unbeaten in a club-record 13 league matches, showed resilience and intent as they continue a strong finish to the season following Andoni Iraola’s announcement that he will step down at the campaign’s end.
Bournemouth took the lead in the first half when Marcus Tavernier converted from close range after a sharp run and cut-back from Rayan.
Newcastle responded after the break, with William Osula equalising after capitalising on a loose ball and finishing calmly - a goal confirmed after a VAR review.
Just as it seemed the hosts might build momentum, Bournemouth struck again.
Tavernier turned provider, delivering a cross that Evanilson nodded down for Truffert, who fired emphatically into the roof of the net to secure a dramatic win.
For Newcastle, it was another painful defeat in a season plagued by inconsistency.
Howe’s side have now lost eight of their last 11 league games and continue to struggle defensively, particularly in the closing stages.
Their vulnerability was exposed once again, with the team conceding a league-high number of late goals this season.
Despite moments of support from the home crowd, frustration was evident at both half-time and full-time.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, demonstrated the spirit that has defined their recent form.
Rather than retreat after conceding, they continued to press for a winner and were rewarded for their ambition.
Truffert’s goal - his first for the club - capped a strong performance and reflected the belief instilled by Iraola.
With momentum building, Bournemouth have moved into eighth place and remain firmly in contention for a European spot.
As Iraola prepares to depart, his team’s commitment remains clear - and performances like this suggest they are determined to finish the season on a high.
