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Nottingham Forest have grabbed most of the limelight as the Premier League's big over-achievers this season but Bournemouth's rise to top-four contenders is equally remarkable.

Newcastle United’s nine-game winning run ended with a whimper as Eddie Howe’s side were beaten 4-1 by Bournemouth at St James’ Park.

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The Bournemouth boss speaking to journalists on Friday morning. Andoni Iraola talking ahead of Saturday’s match at St James’ Park. Bournemouth the visitors and Eddie Howe currently with an NUFC record against his former club of one win,

Bournemouth are up against the Premier League’s form team on Saturday lunchtime with Newcastle winning their last nine games in all competitions, a run of form which has seen them climb into the top four.

Iraola’s bench was green to the point of verdant, with nine Premier League outfield appearances amongst his substitutes compared to Newcastle’s 974. It was not in the manager’s thoughts to compromise or seek damage limitation.

Iraola confirmed that there are no fresh fitness concerns ahead of the weekend, but he is still having to contend with a significant absentee list. Bournemouth's defensive options have been hit by injuries to Adam Smith, James Hill, Julian Araujo and Marcos Senesi.

The Bournemouth boss reflects on a comfortable 4-1 away win over Newcastle United.

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Andoni Iraola was the happiest man inside St James’ Park. With the possible exception of course, of Justin Kluivert, who took home the match ball. Bournemouth started well and continued that throughout the 90+ minutes.