Newcastle United and AFC Bournemouth played out an exciting 2-2 draw in the English Premier League match held at St. James' Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Both teams showed tremendous determination and skill throughout the game, making it an entertaining clash for the fans.

The first half ended goalless, with neither side managing to break the deadlock. It was in the 51st minute when Dominic Solanke of AFC Bournemouth opened the scoring, putting his team in the lead. However, Newcastle United quickly responded in the 58th minute with a penalty goal from Anthony Gordon, making it 1-1.

AFC Bournemouth regained the lead in the 69th minute, thanks to a goal from Antoine Semenyo, assisted by Dominic Solanke. But Newcastle United fought back in the dying minutes of the game, as Matt Ritchie scored in the 92nd minute to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw for his team.

The statistics of the match reflected a closely contested game. Newcastle United dominated possession with 63%, but AFC Bournemouth managed more shots on target, with 6 compared to Newcastle United's 5. Both teams had their fair share of fouls, with AFC Bournemouth accumulating 22 fouls compared to Newcastle United's 8.

In other Premier League matches, Liverpool defeated Brentford 4-1, Arsenal thrashed Burnley 5-0, Aston Villa overcame Fulham with a 2-1 victory, and Nottingham Forest secured a 1-0 win against West Ham. Wolves pulled off a surprise victory against Spurs with a 2-1 scoreline.

The draw sees Newcastle United currently sitting in 7th place in the Premier League table with 37 points, while AFC Bournemouth holds the 9th spot with 35 points. Both teams will now be looking forward to their upcoming fixtures. Newcastle United will face Arsenal on 24th February 2024, while AFC Bournemouth will take on Manchester City on the same day.