Attendance: 52,107
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Result: McClaren on brink as Bournemouth beat Newcastle
Newcastle United suffer a 3-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth to leave manager Steve McClaren on the brink of a departure from St James' Park.
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Eddie Howe urges Newcastle United to give Steve McClaren more time
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes that Steve McClaren remains the right man to turn things around at relegation-threatened Newcastle United.Mar 5, 21:52

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The Match
Match Report
Newcastle United suffer a 3-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth to leave manager Steve McClaren on the brink of a departure from St James' Park.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Bournemouth record a 3-1 win away at Newcastle United.
Team News
Newcastle United make two changes for the visit of Bournemouth.
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Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's relegation battle between Newcastle United and Bournemouth at St James' Park.
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