Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
It's not clicking for Brentford in attack, and Frank is very animated on the sidelines. You'd imagine there will be a significant chunk of added time to come here.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Mepham replaces Christie in a defensive change from Iraola.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Wissa goes down under pressure from Billing inside the area, but the referee is not interested. That looked very theatrical from the Brentford man.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Olakigbe is involved for the first time, running at Aarons before cutting inside and seeing a shot deflect wide. Brentford whip the resulting corner towards the near post… but Solanke clears.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Kerkez goes down inside his own area and receives treatment, but the left-back is soon back to his feet and he looks okay to continue.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Chance! Mbeumo beats Kerkez for pace before cutting the ball back for Ajer, who can only turn his shot straight into the hands of Neto. Time is running out for Brentford…
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth almost kill the contest as Brooks whips a shot towards the far corner… but it flashes narrowly wide! He has been terrific since coming on.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Aaron Buchanan Hickey Michael Oluwakorede Olakigbe
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Benjamin Thomas Mee Nathan Michael Collins
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