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'If my goalkeeper gave it away at the near post I'd give him an earful': Rio Ferdinand slams David de Gea after the Man United star conceded at his near post for Bournemouth opener

Rio Ferdinand has slammed Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea's role in Bournemouth's opening goal at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.

The Cherries took a shock lead in the opening stages of the game after Junior Stanislas fired beyond the Spaniard after nutmegging United defender Harry Maguire in the build up.

From a tight angle, the winger managed to squeeze the ball beyond the goalkeeper at his near post as the relegation strugglers got their noses in front at Old Trafford.

David de Gea conceded at his near post as Bournemouth took a surprise lead on Saturday
Rio Ferdinand has slammed the United goalkeeper for his role in Bournemouth's opening goal

And Ferdinand, who was a key figure in United's defence during their glory years under Sir Alex Ferguson, said that De Gea should have done better to keep the ball out of his net.