BBC pundit predicts the ‘Eddie Howe Derby’ as Newcastle face Bournemouth

BBC pundit Chris Sutton is backing Newcastle United to come away with a 2-1 win from Bournemouth tomorrow.

The former Blackburn striker admits he would ‘err towards Bournemouth’ based on our two performances last weekend, where we beat Southampton 1-0 and the Cherries drew 1-1 away to Nottingham Forest.

However, he feels Alexander Isak could be the difference this time out in the ‘Eddie Howe Derby’, although he’s intrigued to see how £40m striker Evanilson gets on if their club-record Dominic Solanke replacement starts.

In his latest prediction piece for the BBC Sport, Sutton said: “The Eddie Howe Derby. It will be interesting to see if Evanilson plays for Bournemouth, they have spent £40.2m on him.

“Newcastle huffed and puffed and found a way last week at home against Southampton and Bournemouth drew at Forest, they probably will feel they should have won the game.

“Based on last week, I would err towards Bournemouth but I am a big fan of Newcastle forward Alexander Isak and I think boss Eddie Howe will return to his old club and win it.

Sutton’s prediction: Bournemouth 1-2 Newcastle

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Author : Olly Hawkins

Publish date : 2024-08-24 12:15:32

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