Swansea City blew a three-goal lead for the second time in just over a week as they drew 3-3 with Bournemouth.
Joel Piroe struck twice in the opening 12 minutes before Cyrus Christie notched his third goal for the Swans to put the hosts in dreamland. But the Cherries used every weapon in their artillery and got back into the match through goals from Kieffer Moore and Dominic Solanke.
And Wales star Moore lashed home from close range in the final minute to earn the visitors a share of the spoils as Swansea were once again unable to see out a victory having been in a commanding position to do so.
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Academy product Joel Cotterill featured in a matchday squad for the first time as Jamie Paterson and Olivier Ntcham both missed out, meaning Swansea's starting 11 was unchanged from Saturday's 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough. Bournemouth's squad was littered with talent and included familiar faces in the shape of Jamal Lowe and Ethan Laird who both started for the Cherries.
The Swans started on the front foot and swiftly set about settling into their passing rhythm and controlling the tempo of the contest. And they struck gold after just six minutes as Mark Travers' clearance from Christie's drilled cross fell to Piroe who rifled into the net.
It was a typically cool finish from the Dutchman who will no doubt attract plenty of transfer interest in the summer. His strike certainly typified the confidence that flowed through Swansea's veins from the outset.
Their intensity gave the Cherries plenty of problems, and it led to the Swans doubling their lead on 12 minutes. After Hannes Wolf won possession in the Bournemouth half, Michael Obafemi
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