Beesotted contributors The Gowler and Paul Kowalczyk (@BeesBreakdown) give us the tactical and statistical lowdown of Brentford?s draw against Bournemouth.
Thomas Frank almost kept the same starting lineup for a third straight match, but Ben Mee?s return from injury saw him replace Collins in the back line. Brentford stuck with their 4-3-3 with a backline of Hickey, Pinnock, Mee, and Henry. The usual midfield trio consisted of Jensen, Nørgaard, and Janelt. Brentford?s front three this season has routinely been Mbeumo, Wissa, and Schade. Thomas Frank had a tough decision dropping Nathan Collins from the starting XI after his string of quality performances. Collins, Ajer, and Lewis-Potter gave Brentford options off the bench.
Andoni Iraola?s Bournemouth side came out in a 4-2-3-1, but their shape varied throughout the match. Solanke and Billing were the crucial components up top, with Kluivert and Semenyo the supportive wingers. Cook and Christie started in a double pivot, while Kerkez and Aarons were the fullbacks. The centrebacks Senesi and Zabarnyi has been Iraol?s first choice pairing this season. 1st Minute

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Quick Stats:
Possession: Brentford 60% – 40% Bournemouth
xG: Brentford 2.91 ? 2.09 Bournemouth
xGOT: Brentford 1.54 ? 2.05 Bournemouth
Shots: Brentford 21 ? 12 Bournemouth
Shots on Target: Brentford 7 ? 5 Bournemouth
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