Half time: Cherries 0 Magpies 0

60 mins: A hopeful ball out of defence by Jamaal Lascelles was aimed at Sean Longstaff on the right flank close to halfway, but intercepted by Lloyd Kelly. He scooped the ball forward to Marco Senesi, whose turn took Joelinton out of the equation before Ryan Christie picked up possession.

Feeding Antoine Semenyo infield, a fortunate deflection of the recovering Joe Willock took the ball into the Newcastle area and into the path of Dominic Solanke, who had ghosted in behind both Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento. The Cherries striker took a touch before firing right-footed between Pope and his near post from six yards out in front of the Steven Fletcher stand.  0-1

73 mins: Lewis Cook's corner from the Bournemouth left was met by Luis Sinisterra and Matt Ritchie, with the home player able to head goalwards. The ball rebounded off the near post and hit Ben Parkinson, whose touch took it towards Dominic Solanke. 

As Parkinson kicked out again in an attempt to clear the ball, Solanke was able to flick it home - a VAR check confirming the scorer hadn't used his hand to control the ball before netting. 0-2

Full time: Cherries 2 Magpies 0

Eddie Howe said:

"It was a game where we couldn't be where we needed to be for it and it was a tough watch. We were unrecognisable today. It was a real off day. There are reasons, but I don't want to sit here and make excuses. I want to support the players.

"It was just a game too far and we couldn't respond. Bournemouth played well but we were well below par. It was a tough afternoon. We weren't ourselves in possession or out of possession. If you can't do that at this level, it will be a difficult day.

"When we are under fatigue and stretched, we usually respond better. We need to dust ourselves down and come back in strong.

“Nick Pope made some great saves for us and he needed to as we were leaking chances. Jamaal Lascelles did great in the air too but I don’t think there were too many bright sparks. We were well off it.

"We have a whole host of players and we need them back as soon as we can. We have a busy December as well so it's not a good mix but something we have to get used to.

"The break has come at a good time for us but I don't necessarily think it will bring a flood of players back. We have long-term injured players. Hopefully we can get one or two back, while Bruno (Guimaraes) was suspended at a bad time.

"We didn't have the options on the bench to change things and Miggy (Almiron's) injury made things even harder. 

"There's no criticism of the young guys who came in today but it was a tough environment for them. We suffered the consequences.

"In an ideal world, there were a couple of players we'd have liked to have brought off sooner than we did today and it's just a sign of how stretched we are.

"Callum (Wilson) won't travel with England. He's going to be out for a number of weeks."

On Kieran Trippier's exchange with a fan:

"I did see that and I just think there is high emotion at the end of games. We really appreciate our away support. Everyone is valued and we're just disappointed with the result.

"Kieran is fine. Emotions run high. We all feel a bit emotional after that from our perspective. We value all our away support, we value them greatly. We thank them for their support."

Trippier himself added:

"The fans are emotional, they have travelled a long way. I had a chat with one of them, saying we are giving everything and there’s no need to panic. We got beat and we apologise for that result, but the lads are giving everything.”

Andoni Iraola (Rayo Vallecano boss for a post-World Cup kickabout visit to SJP last December):

"We wanted to put pressure on them and make them feel like it was going to be an uncomfortable game. That they would be facing a tough press and would not be free on the ball.

"It was key to start strong. We had some good chances at the beginning, we couldn't score and at half time it looked like one of those games. We were by far the best team but nil-nil, a very dangerous situation.

"I would say that was the best performance from us so far this season, a complete performance. We have had good 45 minute spells in some games but the way we played both halves today was probably the best we have done all season.

"It is always important when you have the chance to play in front of your own fans, to have home advantage. Teams come here and know it is not going to be comfortable for them. 

"It is a win that we needed but we still need to keep working because we need more wins and more points, but I am happy with the effort we put in today.

"I think we really deserved this win. We played well and had good chances. Luckily we finished the job in the second half.

"Dom (Solanke) has been very good for us. On the ball and off the ball, he helps his team-mates. He missed chances in the first half but cleared his mind and continued playing the same way, which was impressive."