Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Solanke has now been involved in eight of Bournemouth's last 12 Premier League goals (four goals, four assists), including all three of the Cherries' strikes in the top flight so far this season (two goals, one assist).
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
GREAT CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD! It's end-to-end stuff here as the hosts go close. Jensen chips a right-wing free-kick towards the far post, where Pinnock beats the offside trap and has a free header at goal. Neto is helpless, but the Brentford defender leans back and sends his effort over!
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are well on top now, and they are hunting a second! They create a four-on-three situation on the break, but Christie takes the wrong option as he cuts inside and sees his shot blocked.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth come again as Kluivert beats Hickey to reach the byline, but his low cross is cleared by Pinnock.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Close! Billing wins possession in the Brentford half before finding Christie to his left. Christie looks for the bottom-right corner from just outside the area, but he drags his effort just wide!
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Great defending! Solanke bursts down the left flank before delivering an inviting cross, but none of his team-mates are attacking it as Mee calmy chests the ball back to Flekken.
Brentford vs AFC Bournemouth
Wissa has time to turn and strike inside the area. His shot hits Senesi and almost drops for Jensen, but the midfielder can only carry it behind under pressure from Neto.
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