Bournemouth dominated for long spells against Newcastle but replaces its opponent in the relegation zone after Ayoze Perez's winner.
Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot made light of fitness concerns by turning in an inspired display as Steve McClaren's team stole a 1-0 win over fellow Premier League struggler AFC Bournemouth.
Striker Ayoze Perez netted the winner after 27 minutes on Newcastle's only shot of the first half.
That measured up to 12 attempts on goal from Bournemouth in the opening period but Elliot — whose thigh problem left Newcastle pondering a plunge into the emergency loan market this week — ensured there would be no way through.