Justin Kluivert delivered a dazzling hat-trick as AFC Bournemouth dismantled Newcastle United 4-1 at St James’ Park, extending their unbeaten Premier League streak to 10 games and leaping to sixth in the table.
Bournemouth came out firing, and Kluivert wasted no time making an impact. The Dutch winger coolly finished off a slick move just five minutes in, capitalizing on Antoine Semenyo’s clever cut-back. Although Bruno Guimarães equalized with a well-taken header from a Lewis Hall corner, Kluivert restored Bournemouth’s lead before halftime, capitalizing on Dango Ouattara’s incisive play.
The second half saw Newcastle struggle to regain control, despite their home crowd’s fervent support. VAR drama denied Bournemouth a third goal midway through, but Kluivert put the game to bed in stoppage time with a stunning strike from outside the box. Milos Kerkez added a fourth moments later, igniting wild celebrations among the traveling fans.
The result marks a turning point for Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth, showcasing their resilience despite injuries and a depleted squad. Newcastle, meanwhile, must address defensive lapses as their European ambitions face renewed scrutiny.
