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AFC Bournemouth moved to the top of the Championship, albeit temporarily at least, with victory over 10-man Coventry City in a feisty encounter at St Andrews.

Jefferson Lerma and two second-half goals by Dan Gosling secured the win, after a first-half equaliser from Coventry striker Matt Godden from the penalty spot.

City's chief playmaker Gustavo Hamer was sent off following a scuffle with Bournemouth skipper Steve Cook, who was booked after a naughty challenge from Adam Smith on Fakanty Dabo, but by that stage they already trailed 3-1.

This was a largely comfortable display from the Cherries, who have now won three and drawn one of their opening four games in the second tier following relegation.