(Video) Marcos Senesi taps Bournemouth into surprise lead vs Newcastle

Despite being at opposite ends of the Premier League table, Bournemouth have taken a first-half lead against top-four challengers Newcastle United.

Looking to boost their chances of retaining their top-flight status, the Cherries would have known that Saturday afternoon’s late kick-off against Eddie Howe’s Magpies would be a very tough game.

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However, starting the match really well, the team from the south coast have so far outplayed Howe’s surging Toon, and have consequently seen their efforts rewarded after summer signing Marcos Senesi poached home a close-range effort after 30 minutes.