AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford

Bournemouth and Brentford shared the spoils in a frantic 2-2 draw at the Vitality Stadium, with a costly goalkeeping error denying the Cherries a first win of the season under Marco Rose. Despite dominating with 20 shots to Brentford's two on target, Bournemouth once again let a lead slip. Kevin Schade headed Brentford in front in the 34th minute from a Yarmoliuk cross, only for Justin Kluivert to level things four minutes later with a smart improvised finish. Marcus Tavernier put the hosts ahead in the 52nd minute, but disaster struck four minutes later when goalkeeper Petrovic misplaced a pass straight to Schade, who coolly slotted home his second to make it 2-2. A VAR check for a handball against Truffert late in the first half produced no penalty. The result leaves Rose still searching for his first league win in charge, with Bournemouth now having led in all four of their opening fixtures without converting any into three points. For Brentford, it extends an unbeaten run under Keith Andrews to four games, a solid platform despite being second-best for large spells.