AFC Bournemouth looked set for a tough test on Saturday when they lined up against a Newcastle United side who were on a nine-match winning run in all competitions.
But Justin Kluivert inspired Andoni Iraola’s injury-hit side to a stunning 4-1 victory, scoring his second away hat-trick of the season.
Kluivert was "simply too good", according to Alan Shearer, the Premier League's record goalscorer, who has picked the Dutchman and his Bournemouth team-mates Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez, plus manager Iraola, in his Matchweek 22 Team of the Week.
Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)
"Made some big saves as the Argentinian frustrated his former club Arsenal again."
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
"Another classy performance and he got forward to create the goal that Liverpool desperately needed as they broke the deadlock in stoppage time."
Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea)
"Slotted in seamlessly after returning from his loan spell at Crystal Palace and very nearly scored, with his team-mate Noni Madueke stealing the goal on the line!"
Dean Huijsen (AFC Bournemouth)
"Tackled and blocked everything. He didn’t give Alexander Isak a kick - and that takes some doing."
Milos Kerkez (AFC Bournemouth)
"Kept Anthony Gordon quiet and crowned a brilliant performance with an equally brilliant goal."
Phil Foden (Manchester City)
"He’s back! Another two goals for the in-form attacker, who was too hot for Ipswich's defence."
Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion)
"Bags of energy, a tireless work-rate and the best player on the pitch. He bossed the midfield."
Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
"A great goal to set Forest on their way. He's thriving now he’s playing regularly."
Justin Kluivert (AFC Bournemouth)
"Another hat-trick! He was absolutely brilliant throughout - Newcastle couldn’t handle him. He was simply too good.”
Kluivert's third goal v Newcastle
Justin Kluivert became just the seventh player in @premierleague history to score two hat-tricks away from home in the same season ✅✅✅ pic.twitter.com/wYpkiBu8Zl
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) January 18, 2025
Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)
"He’s on fire, scoring two more goals for a Palace team who are now in strong form and climbing the table.”
Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
"Came on and changed the game with two quick goals. That’s exactly the kind of impact you want from a substitute.”
Manager: Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth)
"He’s got Bournemouth playing some great football and, considering their current injury list, they did brilliantly to get such a big result against an in-form Newcastle team.”
