Bournemouth leads Newcastle after VAR check

Bournemouth took an early lead at St James' Park on Saturday afternoon, with Marcus Tavernier scoring in the ninth minute against Newcastle United. The goal was checked by VAR for a potential foul in the buildup but was ultimately allowed to stand. The match, part of the third gameweek of the Premier League season, kicked off at 12:30 pm BST. Bournemouth started the fixture looking the more dangerous side, dominating possession and creating chances. Newcastle, however, showed promise on the counterattack, with the combination of Yoane Wissa, Anthony Elanga, and Harvey Barnes appearing effective. Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle has overseen a promising start to the season, with his side having secured a 2-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur in their previous league outing. A win against Bournemouth would have seen Newcastle potentially go top of the table. Bournemouth, managed by Marco Rose, has been searching for their first win of the campaign and has experienced late-game setbacks, conceding crucial goals in recent matches against Manchester City and Everton. The fixture marked a meeting between two German managers in the Premier League.