Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon equalised 14 minutes from time to secure a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in the <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/tags/premier-league/" target="_blank">Premier League</a> on Sunday and spoil their hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations. Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead in the first half after fine work from Antoine Semenyo. But Gordon stole in at the back post to steer home a 76th-minute cross from substitute Harvey Barnes to ensure a deserved share of the spoils. Newcastle advanced to four points from their opening two games of the season. Bournemouth drew their first match at Nottingham Forest. Bournemouth, hoping for a win to mark their anniversary festivities, had the ball in the net in stoppage time for what looked initially to be a dramatic late winner but Dango Ouattara's effort was ruled out for handball after a VAR check. Ouattara rose powerfully but a check showed the ball hit him on the top of his arm as he went up for the header and it was disallowed to the frustration of the home fans. “I thought the game was lost because I initially hadn't seen anything wrong with the goal,” said Newcastle manager Eddie Howe who was given a warm reception on his return to his old club. “We have had it for us and against us and we are very grateful for that moment because we have battled hard. But I understand that it is a contentious decision. A defeat would have been really harsh on us.” It was Newcastle who looked to more likely to snatch a winner, however, with Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto making key stops to deny Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes in the closing stages. But it was the last-gasp disallowed goal that Cherries manager Andoni Iraola was still raging about after the match. “It’s the most frustrated I’ve been on a touchline,” said the usually mild-mannered coach, who was booked for his protests. “I went to talk to the referee but I think the referee cannot do much more. He gave the goal. They didn’t give him the chance to see it again. “He heard me complain but it’s not against him. He cannot do much more. He’s not the one who made a mistake today. “I understand the rule they will try to make me think there is a part of reasoning there – but I completely don’t agree. It’s just common sense. “Anyone who has played football and looks at the strength of the ball when it touches back of the net knows that’s not handball, it’s a shoulder.”