Bournemouth 1-2 Brentford – five away wins on the spin at Bournemouth

Brentford remain unbeaten against Bournemouth in the Premier League thanks to a 2-1 come-from-behind success over the South Coast side at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.

A fast-paced, high-octane encounter was anticipated between two sides famed for their attacking qualities, and the first half certainly lived up to the billing, as the Cherries took the lead through a Vitaly Janelt own goal before Yoane Wissa drew the visitors level.

Andoni Iraola's men looked the more likely to respond following the restart, but they were caught cold from a long throw as Christian Norgaard rifled in a second for the Bees, one that proved telling.

Eleventh-placed Brentford have therefore moved to within just three points of ninth-placed Bournemouth in the Premier League standings, and neither side can be discounted in the fight for Europe.

Something about Bournemouth brings out the best in Brentford, and something about Brentford brings out the worst in Bournemouth.

Ever since the two sides first locked horns in the Premier League, the Cherries have never managed to get one over the London side and have now failed to win any of their six such meetings, their longest streak without ever beating a single opponent in the competition.

Milos Kerkez may have added a few pounds to his transfer value with another slick assist, but as was the case against Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth failed to cling onto their lead and were not ruthless enough to regain it.

Brentford's astonishing away form is showing no signs of slowing down, as for all of their recent problems at home, Frank's men have now won their last five Premier League road matches.

With potentially as many as eight European spots on offer in the Premier League, both sides are still in the mix heading into the home straight, but Bournemouth's display leaves more questions than answers again.