'I still believe in the players': Eddie Howe gives a rallying cry to his beleaguered Bournemouth squad after a crushing defeat by Newcastle compounds their relegation fears

Eddie Howe is adamant Bournemouth can still avoid Premier League relegation after they capitulated to a humiliating 4-1 home loss to Newcastle.

The Cherries remain languishing in the drop zone following a seventh successive top-flight match without victory.

Goals from Dwight Gayle, Sean Longstaff, Miguel Almiron and Valentino Lazaro secured a resounding south-cost success for the dominant mid-table Magpies.

Eddie Howe said he still believes his Bournemouth side can avoid the drop in Premier League

The Cherries suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat at home against Newcastle on Wednesday evening

Dan Gosling's stoppage-time finish was little consolation for Bournemouth boss Howe but he retains hope of beating the drop.

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