'No limit' to Bournemouth prospects following huge Premier League win over Newcastle, says Joe Cole

Justin Kluivert's hat-trick and a Milos Kerkez goal inspired Bournemouth to an impressive 4-1 victory over high-flying Newcastle United live on TNT Sports in Saturday's early kick-off. The clash was a meeting of two of the Premier League's most in-form sides and Joe Cole believes the sky is the limit for the Cherries after they came out on top at St James' Park.

'We tried to start strong' - Iraola on Bournemouth's stunning win at Newcastle

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TNT Sports' Joe Cole believes the sky is the limit for Bournemouth after their impressive 4-1 victory over high-flying Newcastle United.

The Magpies came into the fixture at St James' Park on a run of nine consecutive victories, but Andoni Iraola's side made the best possible start - taking the lead in the sixth minute through Justin Kluivert.

Bruno Guimaraes equalised for the hosts, but Kluivert scored his second before half-time to restore his side's advantage.

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The Dutchman completed his hat-trick after the break before Milos Kerkez wrapped up the win with a fourth in stoppage time.

It was an impressive performance from the visitors who lodged themselves among the European challengers in the Premier League, and Cole said there is no telling how far this Bournemouth side can go under Iraola.

"I don't know where the limit is for this Bournemouth side, I really don't," he said. "Superb, it could have been more.

"This is a real eye-opener for Newcastle, they have been great and have been on a great run, they just need to breathe now.

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"Go back to the drawing board, I still think there are holes here and there in the team.

"But they won't play against a team with the energy and aggression that Bournemouth had today for a long time."

The result sees Bournemouth move up to sixth, just one point behind Eddie Howe's side, and Iraola praised his players for not letting Newcastle grow into the game.

"I am very proud of my players, I think we have been playing a very complete game," he added.

"We started very strong and we did not want to lose our identity, we decided to play like we normally do and I think every player that has played today has done his part and a little bit extra.

"I feel very happy for them especially. Newcastle are a team that usually scores very early, they start putting you under pressure and then you start feeling like the game will be very long for you.

"We tried to start strong, so the game was a little bit more balanced, and I think we achieved that."

Bournemouth's hopes of securing European football will be dealt a stern test with upcoming home matches against Nottingham Forest and Liverpool.

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