Tavernier

Marcus Tavernier had given Bournemouth the lead in the ninth minute, before a deflected Alex Scott cross went down as a Malick Thaiw own goal to double the Cherries' lead.

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But Harvey Barnes scored a brilliant goal moments later to get one back for the hosts, before a stop-start second half ended with Jacob Ramsey’s equaliser two minutes from time.

Here are some of the Cherries talking points out of the game.

Late goals are now definitely a trend

After conceding three goals after the 80th minute in the opening two games of the season, that begins to be concerning.

But for it to happen a third time in a row, that becomes definitely a trend and one that is worrying.

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Bournemouth boss Rose admits he can’t put his finger on exactly why it has happened, but it is something that needs solving.

I think one thing that will go a long way to solving it, at least mentally, would be a first win, if they are able to hold a lead and get over the line.

That is easier said than done, though, and Rose knows he has a problem to solve.

Not finishing games when on top

A big part of getting across the line will be hammering home their advantage when on top.

Bournemouth really should have had more than a one-goal lead at the break after a superb first half at St James’ Park, and it becomes a different game then.

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The same can be said for the Everton game, when they had good opportunities to put the match to bed when 1-0 up.

I don’t think this is down to a lack of effort, with Rose saying after the game that the message at half time was to finish the game off in the north east, but they must make the most of any dominance they have.

Seeing games out in the closing stages becomes much easier when you are more than one goal in front – although of course, that is easier said than done.

The midfield was very good

Ending on two positive talking points from Saturday, one being the midfield pair of Alex Scott and Tyler Adams.

Adams was making his first start of the season, and I have been saying in my predicted teams that I expect him to come in when he’s ready to – and we saw exactly why on Saturday.

No disrespect to Lewis Cook, who played well in the first two games of the season, but Adams is a superb midfielder and brings so much to Bournemouth, particularly in the way they play.

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He allows Scott to play his game well too, and the Adams/Scott 6/8 partnership is hugely effective.

It gave Bournemouth complete control in the first half and Newcastle just couldn’t get a handle on the game.

The next step will be for Adams to build up to playing a full 90, and then Bournemouth will have a midfield pair that can go toe-to-toe with any team.

Marcus Tavernier has started the season well

Tavernier is a player who can at times be underappreciated for the work that he does for Bournemouth, as a versatile forward who can sometimes drop deeper and play in midfield.

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But he has started the season well, scoring two goals in three games, and he looks full of confidence.

I think his goal on Saturday was an excellent example of his game awareness, to be switched on and to touch home the heavily deflected Alex Scott shot.

He will be an important part of Rose’s side in all competitions this season, and he’ll be eyeing up an improved goal and assist return to last season, which was his best for goal contributions in a Cherries shirt.