Newcastle United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Alexander Isak penalty earns draw

Alexander Isak’s second-half penalty salvaged a point for Newcastle United but Eddie Howe’s men are still searching for their first Premier League win since the opening day of the season after they were held by Bournemouth at St James’s Park.

Howe’s first game as manager against the club he coached from the depths of League Two to the top flight threatened to turn into one to forget when Philip Billing put the Cherries in front just beyond the hour mark.

But the Magpies were granted a lifeline three minutes later when a VAR check highlighted a handball in the box by Jefferson Lerma, enabling Isak to step up and sweep home his second goal of the season from the spot.

Nevertheless it proved another frustrating afternoon for the home side who, for all their early-season promise, can now boast a single win in seven and continue to struggle to turn their territorial possession into clear-cut chances.

It took 18 minutes for the lively Miguel Almiron to muster Newcastle’s first shot on target, whilst Bournemouth, largely pinned back in their own half, still managed to threaten through Ryan Christie and a Marcus Tavernier header that flashed just wide.

The points are shared, Newcastle will be disappointed, while the Cherries will consider it a valuable point.

They are in 12th now and four points clear of the drop zone.

Newcastle are 10th and now six games in the league without a win.

Newcastle want another penalty!

Murphy wants a penalty, Billing the possible guilty party but he had his hands behind his back.

With the help of VAR, Newcastle are level through a penalty converted by Isak.

VAR helped to award the spot kick after Kieran Trippier’s cross strikes Jefferson Lerma’s hand.

Craig Pawson had a look on the pitchside monitor and agreed it was a penalty, Isak then calmly sends Neto the wrong way.

The Cherries strike!

Bournemouth break the deadlock and it’s Jordan Zemura’s cross that meets the delicate touch of Philip Billing at the near post.

A huge goal and a big set-back for the Toon.

Newcastle have now failed to score a first-half goal in five of their seven Premier League games this season - only today's opponents Bournemouth and West Ham United (both six) have done so more often.

Joelinton (Newcastle United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt blocked. Philip Billing (Bournemouth) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Marcus Tavernier.

Second Half begins Newcastle United 0, Bournemouth 0.