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Newcastle 'must improve' - Benitez hits out at sloppy finishing

The Magpies held a comfortable 2-0 lead going into the final 10 minutes but had to settle for a share of the points

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez was left to rue a host of missed chances as his side threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

The Magpies looked like making it back-to-back Premier League wins after Dwight Gayle twice pounced on poor goalkeeping from Asmir Begovic.

Bournemouth pushed to find a way back into the game, and a lifeline arrived courtesy of a fantastic long-range effort from Adam Smith 10 minutes from time.