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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe laments error for Man United opener

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was left to lament Manchester United being gifted the opening goal as his side lost 3-1 at home on Sunday.

Bournemouth defender Simon Francis under-hit his pass back to goalkeeper Artur Boruc, allowing United midfielder Juan Mata to latch on to the ball with only the keeper to beat.

The Spaniard's first effort was well-saved by Boruc, but the ball then came off Francis and back to Mata, who slotted it home to give Jose Mourinho's side a 1-0 lead.

Juan Mata scored the opener in Manchester United's 3-1 defeat of Bournemouth on Sunday.