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  1. Brentford 3-2 Bournemouth: Bees remain Premier League's entertainerspublished at 18:56 9 November 2024

    Ben Collins
    BBC Sport journalist

    Yoane Wissa celebrates after scoring for Brentford against BournemouthImage source, Reuters

    Yoane Wissa scored twice as Brentford twice came from behind to beat Bournemouth and cement their status as this season's Premier League entertainers.

    Only one team has conceded more goals at home than Brentford (11), yet the Bees have the league's best home record having earned 16 points from a possible 18.

    That's because they have scored 18 goals from six games at the Gtech Community Stadium, with the scorelines in the past three being 5-3, 4-3 and 3-2.

    The Bees now have two of the league's top six goalscorers in Wissa (seven) and Bryan Mbeumo (eight), and Brentford fans should expect them to keep coming.

    Manager Thomas Frank admitted it took 20 minutes for his team to get going against Bournemouth, but as long as they keep winning, he says he would rather they win 5-4 than 1-0.

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  2. 'We feel well at home, it's a fortress'published at 18:22 9 November 2024

    Thomas Frank managing BrentfordImage source, Getty Images

    Thomas Frank spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Brentford's victory against Bournemouth: "We are in the entertainment business but phew. The first 20 [minutes] we were not good, Bournemouth were better than us. We gave them the first goal, but they also had one or two chances. Then I think we really grew into the game and did well for the rest of the half.

    "Second half I thought we were the best team, quite significantly. They scored from a well-combined short corner and there was one cross at the end that we struggled with. Besides that, we didn't give anything away and scored two top goals."

    On his team's fightback: "I was so happy. We had a tough Monday night [at Fulham]. I ask for 'bounce-back mentality'.

    "We make it very entertaining for the fans. We feel well at home, it's a fortress. We are so dangerous going forward."

  3. 'Our mentality is to make the fans proud'published at 18:07 9 November 2024

    Yoanne Wissa scores for BrentfordImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford forward Yoanne Wissa spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Saturday's victory against Bournemouth: "It's nice. We're in an entertainment business so we like to entertain every game. Of course, we'd like to do it in a better way, be 3-0 then done. But this is the Premier League, this is why we love it. I'm very happy with the win today."

    On his goals: "The first was a throw-in, and we know that on set-pieces we have to try to score every time. There was a header, then a second header. I was on the back post and just sent it back to where the ball came from.

    "The second was perfect play from us. Vitaly [Janelt] gave me a delicious ball and I just tried to do the best I can do. You need to have composure and confidence, and today I'm happy to help the team win."

    On his team's fightback: "We knew we had a poor performance against Fulham and today was a bounce-back mentality. You could see after the first 20 minutes there was a lack of confidence. The goal helped us to bring [up] a level and the last 20 minutes [of the first half] was much better.

    "Five minutes after half-time we conceded again and a minute later we scored. This is our mentality, just to keep going and do our best to make the fans proud."

  4. Did you know?published at 17:32 9 November 2024

    Yoanne Wissa scores for BrentfordImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford have scored eight goals from throw-ins in the Premier League since their first season in the competition in 2021-22, more than twice as many as any other side.

  5. Sutton's predictions: Brentford v Bournemouthpublished at 09:25 9 November 2024

    Chris Sutton and Mylee & Tate from Jamie Johnson FC

    Chris Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League matches this season, against a variety of guests.

    For week 11 he takes on Mylee and Tate from CBBC football drama Jamie Johnson FC (JJFC).

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

    This is going to be a great game between two in-form teams, but how on earth do I call it?

    Bournemouth have just taken seven points off Arsenal, Aston Villa and Manchester City, while Brentford have got the best home record in the Premier League this season.

    I was a bit worried about the Cherries when they sold striker Dominic Solanke to Tottenham in the summer because they had to replace his goals, but the whole team has been chipping in and they have had some special results that will live long in the memory for their fans.

    I'm basing this prediction on Bournemouth's recent form and confidence, but I still don't think Brentford will be beaten at home. With Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, they carry a real threat and I always expect them to score.

    The readers will go for a draw, no doubt about it... and I am doing the same.

    Mylee's prediction: 1-1

    I’m going for a draw here too.

    Tate's prediction: 2-2

    These are two middle-of-the-table teams and I don’t think there is going to be a lot separating them.

    Read the full predictions and have your say here

  6. 'His concentration levels have gone up'published at 17:21 8 November 2024

    Thomas Frank gives instructions to Nathan CollinsImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford manager Thomas Frank says Nathan Collins' concentration levels are a key factor to his improvement as a defender.

    The 23 year-old has started all 10 of the Bees' Premier League matches this season and is becoming a key man in Frank's defence.

    "[Last season], he got that injury and got that setback. He struggled to get back up to pace and made some mistakes, which didn't help his confidence. At the end of last season, he was more or less back to the good start he had," said Frank.

    "Now he has more consistency and his composure on the ball is good. He can find passes in the pockets, the diagonals and the balls in behind. He is very good.

    "This year, he has made some crucial blocks, defending the goal and the box very well. He has just got more consistency in the way he plays.

    "Another important thing is the concentration. I think his concentration levels have gone up and the best players in the world have got the ability to concentrate for 90 minutes."

  7. Frank on Ajer's setback, Thiago and 'fantastic' Bournemouthpublished at 16:06 8 November 2024

    Josh Lobley
    BBC Sport journalist

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • Frank provided a fitness update: "No-one new will be available. We were optimistic with [Kristoffer Ajer] but he didn't cope with the training as well as we thought. He is probably out for a few more weeks with a foot injury."

    • Elsewhere, Frank confirmed the club are being "extra cautious" with Rico Henry's recovery. Igor Thiago and Gustavo Nunes are "training very well".

    • He is looking forward to Thiago's return: "[He will add] extra firepower up front. He is a different type to [Yoane] Wissa and Kevin Schade as a more physical presence. He's even better in the air and in the box."

    • Frank was asked about his side dropping the most points from winning positions in the division: "It's not a real concern. We had a bit of extra awareness that we needed to defend better than in the first nine games and I think we did that against Fulham. It was a step in the right direction."

    • On Saturday's opponents: "They have been fantastic. They have been one of the most positive teams this season and Andoni [Iraola] has done a top job with his staff. They have a lot of threat going forward and they are very dynamic. We need to deal with their long balls and track their runners."

    • On Brentford's struggles away from home: "The main bit is the fixture programme. We've had some tough away fixtures where we could have got more out of them from the performances we had."

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  8. Did you know?published at 16:45 7 November 2024

    Brentford players celebrate a goalImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford are unbeaten in their past seven league games against Bournemouth (won five, drawn two) since a 1-0 away loss in the Championship in August 2014.

    Brentford's past two Premier League home games have seen them beat Wolves 5-3 and Ipswich 4-3 - no team in English Football League history has won three consecutive home games while conceding three or more goals each time.

  9. Sparks flypublished at 18:31 5 November 2024

    Henry Brownsey
    BBC Sport journalist

    There were bits of wizardry.

    Antoine Semenyo of Bournemouth scores a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Manchester City FC at Vitality StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    From magical players.

    Fulham's Harry Wilson celebrates scoring his side's second goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven CottageImage source, Getty Images

    There were rockets.

    Vitaly Janelt of Brentford scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven CottageImage source, Getty Images

    And bangers.

    Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scoring the second Liverpool goal making the score 2-1 during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at AnfieldImage source, Getty Images

    Landmarks.

    James Maddison of Tottenham Hotspur scores his team's fourth goal from a free kick during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Aston Villa FC at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    And clangers.

    West Ham United's Edson Alvarez receives a red card during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and West Ham United FC at City GroundImage source, Getty Images

    While some Guy's like Ruud are always remembered.

    Ruud van Nistelrooy, Interim Head Coach of Manchester United, gestures to the fans at the end of the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC at Old TraffordImage source, Getty Images
  10. Bees must 'learn their lesson' and 'pick up points on the road'published at 16:46 5 November 2024

    Ian Westbrook
    Fan writer

    Brentford fan's voice banner

    Same old, same old...

    Two weeks ago, after the defeat at Manchester United, I wrote that Brentford must stop losing points from winning positions.

    But it seems we still have not learned our lesson and Monday's gutting derby defeat at Fulham is a very hard one to take. That result makes it 14 points lost, after taking the lead, already this campaign - the highest in the Premier League.

    Don't forget that we lost 30 points from winning positions last season - also the most in the division.

    If I have to be objective, nobody can deny that our west London rivals deserved something from the game. They dominated possession and chances, although very few of the saves Mark Flekken made were particularly hard.

    We never really got into our stride up front but we defended well, putting in plenty of blocks, with Nathan Collins particularly outstanding.

    A point for discussion could be the change of formation made by Thomas Frank when he bolstered our defence by replacing Bryan Mbeumo with Ben Mee late on.

    It was an unusual move for Frank, who rarely makes defensive substitutions.

    He did it against Crystal Palace on the opening day of the season and you can understand why he repeated it on Monday, given the pressure we were under.

    Whether it disrupted things is hard to say - I think it was just that holding out against the constant second-half pressure for 55 minutes, including stoppage time, was always going to be a tall order.

    We have now lost all five of our away games - the first four being against big six teams - so we must pick up points on the road soon and stop losing leads.

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  11. Making it countpublished at 12:04 5 November 2024

    Fulham expected goals 1.35 as they had 26 shots and scored two goals

    The statistics show that there can be little argument Fulham were the dominant side against Brentford and got what they deserved.

    But as Marco Silva said in his post-match interview, you don't always get what you deserve in football.

    The home side had a total of 26 shots, compared to Brentford's five, but needed two goals in stoppage time to finally make their dominance count.

    Brentford expected goals 0.66 as they had five shots and one goal
  12. 'They seem to be conceding quite a lot'published at 11:18 5 November 2024

    Fabio Carvalho walks away after Fulham celebrate their last second winnerImage source, Getty Images

    Former Premier League defender Stephen Kelly says Brentford's "in-game management" needs to improve.

    The Bees have failed to keep a clean sheet for 12 consecutive matches and have lost 14 points from winning positions this season.

    "It’s funny because there’s a lot of talk about Brentford and their early goals, their set plays, and how they’ve been so well organised," said Kelly on BBC Radio 5 Live.

    "There are loads of positives, but then there is the in-game management and in-game play because they seem to be conceding quite a lot.

    "At times, they are caught out of position and teams put crosses in against them, get behind their full-backs, and get into those areas where they can be dangerous. So it’s something they’re going to have to work on.

    "But Thomas Frank has done amazingly since he’s been there. Every other week he’s getting linked with a job somewhere else. So I think Brentford will come good in the end but they’ve given up a lot of leads this season and it’s something that has to change if they want to get that consistency back."

  13. Fulham 2-1 Brentford - the fans' verdictpublished at 09:51 5 November 2024

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    Fulham's Alex Iwobi during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brentford FC at Craven CottageImage source, Getty Images

    We asked for your thoughts after Monday's Premier League game between Fulham and Brentford.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Fulham fans:

    Ben: Phenomenal performance in almost very department and our ability to win the ball back constantly was great. Nelson and Smith Rowe had great link-up play, but the cutting edge was so prominent. They nearly held on for it but Wilson got the win and, against Brentford, it doesn’t matter how because they’ve had the bragging rights for too long!

    Bob: Frustrating! But what a player we have in Wilson. He needs to start ahead of Pereira or we'll lose him in the January window. Robinson is superb - he has amazing pace for a big guy and is another one we need to keep. We have the ability in the players we have, they just need to finish better. Too many wasted chances. We're looking up though and so we should.

    Joseph: It is obvious that we were really dominant up top, but given that we had 26 shots, and only scored two, means that we really need to work on our shooting. We also need a better set-piece coach desperately - we still haven't scored from a corner this season. Brentford defended brilliantly, and good luck to them.

    Andy: Fantastic result. Thought we weren't going to be able to break them down even though we set up camp in their half the whole second half. Sat watching it in an Icelandic pub and won over locals to supporting Fulham. Now we celebrate!

    Brentford fans:

    Tim: Weird substitution choices and a complete lack of possession or attacking intent in the second half did it for us. It wasn't so much Fulham's press, it was more our lack of ability to complete more than two passes. Another failure to keep a clean sheet is the biggest worry.

    Will: What a gutting result. To hold on to 1-0 until stoppage time and let two in... it's just horrible. Feel like we sat back and you just can't absorb the pressure of that many shots, even if only half-chances, and expect to keep points. Our subs were ineffective, and theirs stole the show. Fair play to Fulham, though - they never gave up.

    Paul: So tired of the Bees being so negative. Got what they deserved, I'm afraid. The whole team was very poor. You can't park the bus for 90 minutes - show some adventure. Just hope home form continues otherwise it's the Championship.

    Gary: We were poor from the start and very fortunate to go in front from a great Janelt goal. It was downhill after that apart from backs-to-the-wall defending. Very poor all round - no control of the ball, no progression, no attack. It was all coming from Fulham. Worst I have seen Brentford play for a long long time. Must do much better and very soon!

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  14. 'The better team won'published at 07:30 5 November 2024

    Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken after conceding Harry Wilson's equaliser for FulhamImage source, Getty Images

    Brentford boss Thomas Frank, speaking to BBC Sport: "The better team on the day won it in the end. We lost it from a situation where we did everything right - credit to Harry Wilson, but he only scores from that position one in 100."

    When asked whether it would be fair to say Brentford didn't match their usual level: "That would be more than fair. Every game has its own story - we mainly look at ourselves, but there's another team on the pitch who did well.

    "Let's look at the end of the season and see how many wins we've got on the road. On paper, Fulham probably aren't the biggest team we've played, but they probably did the best against us in terms of dominating the game."