Following another frustrating showing from earlier this week, Newcastle United are wondering when their fortunes will improve enough to break free of the relegation zone.
Bournemouth, meanwhile, have a chance to win back-to-back Premier League matches for the first time in 2 1/2 months.
Both seek those accomplishments Saturday at St. James' Park, where Newcastle try to do the double over the Cherries.
Sunderland, Norwich City and Newcastle (6-6-15) each have 24 points to occupy 17th through 19th in the table, and only one of these three teams would remain in the top flight at this rate.