Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle admitted to harbouring mixed feelings after his side were held to a 2-2 draw by Bournemouth at St. James' Park, reserving particular criticism for the defensive lapses that allowed the visitors to level twice.

Jaissle described the goals his team conceded as 'slapstick', suggesting the errors were avoidable and below the standard expected at the top level of English football. Despite rescuing a point in the Premier League contest, the German coach made clear that the manner of the goals given away was deeply frustrating.

Newcastle had worked hard enough to lead on two separate occasions during the match, only to be pegged back each time by a Bournemouth side that capitalised on individual mistakes at the back. The result leaves both clubs with a point apiece from a game that could — and perhaps should — have yielded more for the hosts.

For Bournemouth, the draw represented a resilient road result against a Newcastle side playing in front of their own supporters at St. James' Park. The Cherries demonstrated the kind of composure needed to exploit defensive generosity and earn a share of the spoils in a competitive Premier League fixture.

Jaissle, who has been building his own identity at St. James' Park since taking charge, will be aware that defensive fragility at this level carries a heavy cost. While the attacking threat his side showed was enough to earn two leads, the inability to hold on to them will be the primary focus of his debrief.

The point leaves Newcastle in a mixed position in the Premier League standings, with questions about defensive concentration likely to dominate the discussion heading into their next fixture.