Newcastle United v Bournemouth: Premier League

Updates from St James’ Park, kick-off 12.30pm (BST)Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DavidHere come the teams! Some August sunshine adds to the sense of optimism and excitement in the ground. Giddy on those rays, Glenn Hoddle predicts either a 3-3 or 2-2 draw.It’s certainly not the case with all Premier League managers but Marco Rose sounds more than happy with Bournemouth’s transfer window.

That’s due mainly to keeping hold of key men, particularly midfielder Alex Scott: “Here’s a very important player for us. Happy to have him,” says Rose with a smile. Continue reading...