Justin Kluivert delivered an outstanding performance by scoring his second hat trick of the season in the Premier League, leading Bournemouth to a commanding 4-1 victory against Newcastle at St. James’ Park. This match marked the end of Newcastle’s impressive nine-match winning streak across all competitions.
Kluivert found the back of the net twice in the first half, striking in the sixth and 44th minutes, followed by a third goal in stoppage time. Milos Kerkez rounded off the scoring for Bournemouth with a goal in the sixth minute of added time. Despite a valiant effort from Newcastle, who managed to equalize through Bruno Guimaraes, they struggled to contain the relentless Bournemouth side.
The 24-year-old Dutch midfielder, son of former Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert, had also netted three penalties in a previous match against Wolverhampton, marking him as a key player this season. Interestingly, prior to this game, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak had been on a remarkable scoring streak but failed to find the net against Bournemouth, falling short of breaking Jamie Vardy’s record for consecutive scoring games in Premier League history.
Bournemouth’s victory is significant, especially as the team has faced a series of injuries. They are now unbeaten in their last 11 matches and sit in sixth place, tied in points with fifth-placed Chelsea. Kluivert expressed optimism about the future, mentioning the possibility of dreaming big and competing in the Champions League next season if they continue their form.
The top two teams in the Premier League were scheduled to play later, with Liverpool facing Brentford and Arsenal, four points shy in second place, hosting Aston Villa.
Overall, Kluivert’s hat trick and Bournemouth’s recent surge provide a glimmer of hope and excitement for fans as they aim for a strong finish to the season and potential European competition opportunities.