Brentford beat Bournemouth 3-2 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday as the Bees continue their incredible start to the season at home.
Thomas Frank’s side have won five of their first six home games and remain unbeaten at home, and they had to dig deep after Bournemouth twice took the lead. Evanilson opened the scoring after a Brentford mistake, then Yoane Wissa made it 1-1 before the break.
Early in the second half Justin Kluivert made it 2-1 but straight away Mikel Damsgaard made it 2-2 and soon after Wissa scored his second and Brentford’s third. Both teams had chances to score late on but Brentford held on for a big win.
With the victory they move on to 16 points, while Bournemouth are on 15 as Andoni Iraola’s side see their great end after wins against Arsenal, Man City and a draw at Aston Villa.
Chaos suits Brentford at fortress Gtech
Thomas Frank asks his players to embrace the chaos and find any way to win a game. They did that once again in a fierce clash against high-pressing Bournemouth. Brentford have now won five of their six home games and they’re unbeaten in front of their own supporters, beating Ipswich 4-3, Wolves 5-3 and now Bournemouth 3-2 in their last three games. It’s clear Brentford haven’t been as solid at the back as they have been in previous seasons (partly due to injuries) but Mbeumo and Wissa are such a threat and from long throws to testing crosses and great combination play out wide, they have so many ways they can hurt you. Bournemouth played their part in a classic Premier League game and could have easily grabbed a point but Brentford proved they are just a little better at embracing the chaos of an end-to-end game. Next step for the Bees: picking up a point away from home. All 16 of their points this season have come at home.
Brentford vs Bournemouth player ratings (via FotMob.com)
What’s next?
Brentford head to Everton on Saturday, November 23. Bournemouth host Brighton on the same day.
Brentford vs Bournemouth final score: 3-2
Wissa 27', Damsgaard 50', Wissa 58'; Evanilson 17', Kluivert 49'
Brentford vs Bournemouth live updates! - By Joe Prince-Wright
Full time: Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth
A crazy game which had drama and chances throughout. Brentford hold on to win and this is the kind of game they always seem to win, especially at home. Bournemouth will be ruing their missed chances but Brentford were slightly more clinical and that was the difference.
Bournemouth hit the bar in stoppage time!
Almost 3-3. Wow. 97 minutes on the clock.
Mbeumo should make it four for Brentford
The ball is cut back to the Cameroon forward in the box but his shot is over. He knows he should have hit the target. Big chance for the Bees.
Wissa turns the game on its head! - Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth
Lovely play down the left from Brentford and the ball is slotted in to Wissa brilliantly by Janlet. Wissa dinks home calmly and Brentford lead for the first time today.
Damsgaard levels right away! - Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth
Mbeumo slots in for Damsgaard and he squeezes it home at the near post. Kepa has to do better. Bournemouth’s lead lasted for just over a minute.
Kluivert slots home right at the start of the second half! - Brentford 1-2 Bournemouth
They didn’t take long! Christie was denied at the back post and from the resulting corner Bournemouth regain the lead. Kluivert plays a lovely give-and-go with Lewis Cook and slots home at the near post. Brilliant start to the second half for Bournemouth, who have been the more dangerous team throughout.
Half time: Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth
A fun first half in west London as Bournemouth deservedly took the lead through Evanilson after an awful Brentford mistake. But Brentford responded well go going behind and found a way from a set piece to draw level. All to play for.
Wissa equalizes from a long throw - Brentford 1-1 Bournemouth
A long throw is flicked on and Wissa is there to head home and equalize. This most Brentford goal possible has them level. VAR briefly checked for a handball as the throw came in, but the goal stands.
Evanilson tapss home after a poor mistake from van den Berg - Brentford 0-1 Bournemouth
Van den Berg plays it back to his own goal but the ball is way too short and Evanilson pounces to finish. A gift from Brentford and Bournemouth deservedly lead.
Senesi should score
A cross to the back post finds Senesi and he puts a a volley over from close range.
Cherries seeing a lot of the ball in west London as Semenyo goes close
It is the visitors who are on the ball early on, and given their confidence levels why not? Brentford are sitting back and soaking up pressure. Semenyo cuts inside but his low shot is pushed away by Flekken.
Brentford lineup
Flekken; van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Janelt; Norgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Wissa
Bournemouth lineup
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Semenyo, Christie, Kluivert; Evanilson
How to watch Brentford vs Bournemouth live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday (November 9)
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium — London
TV Channel: Peacock Premium
Streaming: Premier League on Peacock
Brentford team news, focus
The fact Brentford have had such a great start to the season without so many key players, especially in defense, is remarkable. Thomas Frank’s side will need Mbeumo and Wissa to make the most of Bournemouth’s high-line and sneak in-behind early on to set the tempo for what will be a ferocious clash of styles in west London. Brentford’s direct style of play should negate a lot of Bournemouth’s high-pressing.
OUT: Josh Dasilva (knee), Rico Henry (knee), Aaron Hickey (thigh), Igor Thiago (knee), Gustavo Nunes (lower back) | QUESTIONABLE: Kristoffer Ajer (foot)
Bournemouth team news, focus
The Cherries love to push high, get numbers forward and put opposition defenses under pressure. They have also been solid at the back with Senesi and Kerkez in particular having brilliant campaigns so far. Evanilson has found his feet in the Premier League and finished calmly against Man City last time out, while Semenyo is their x-factor with his driving runs and cutting inside. Iraola’s side have wonderful balance about them, are full of confidence and every single player knows exactly what is expected from them.
OUT: Alex Scott (knee), Luis Sinisterra (hamstring), Dango Ouattara (adductor)
Brentford vs Bournemouth prediction
This feels like a draw with both teams going all-out for the win in a real thriller. Brentford 2-2 Bournemouth.
Brentford vs Bournemouth preview
Thomas Frank’s Brentford continue to punch above their weight and are unbeaten at home this season, winning four of their five games, but they came unstuck late on at Fulham on Monday. Leading 1-0 heading into the 92nd minute, Brentford conceded twice late on to their local rivals to suffer a painful, and deserved, defeat. Frank’s side couldn’t get going in attack at Fulham which has been a familiar theme for them away from home this season after they often score early. Their home form has been totally different and they’ll be hoping for another big victory in front of their fans to boost their top 10 chances.
Bournemouth are thinking about finishing even higher than that as they beat Manchester City 2-1 at home last weekend to secure a famous victory. Andoni Iraola’s side are flying with home victories against Arsenal and Man City and a draw at Aston Villa in their last three games. What can the Cherries achieve this season? European qualification isn’t out of the picture. They are horrible to play against with their high-pressing style and Semenyo and Evanilson are in fine form in attack.
