Marco Sensei handed Bournemouth the lead on the half-hour mark before Miguel Almiron levelled on the brink of half-time.
Eddie Howe was forced into one change on the South Coast. Callum Wilson had a “minor injury”, so in came club-record signing Alexander Isak for his first Premier League start since September.
The Magpies started the match poorly and paid the price when Sensei opened the scoring from Jaidon Anthony’s corner which was flicked into the defender’s path by Dango Ouattara.
Anthony Gordon was introduced for the injured Joe Willock and helped United gain a stronger foothold in the game. Howe’s side equalised on the brink of half-time when Almiron followed up Sean Longstaff’s saved shot.
Our writer Jordan Cronin was at the Vitality Stadium - and here’s his Newcastle United player ratings.
The Magpies started the match poorly and paid the price when Sensei opened the scoring from Jaidon Anthony’s corner which was flicked into the defender’s path by Dango Ouattara.
13. Jacob Murphy (on for Almiron, 81) - N/A
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14. Elliot Anderson (on for Saint-Maximin, 84) - N/A