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Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe laments error on Man United opener

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was left to lament gifting Manchester United the opening goal in their 3-1 loss to the Old Trafford club on Sunday.

Bournemouth defender Simon Francis' pass back to goalkeeper Artur Boruc was mishit, allowing United midfielder Juan Mata to latch onto the errant pass with only the keeper to beat.

The Spaniard's first effort was well-saved by Boruc, however the ball then came off Francis and back to Mata before the former Chelsea man slotted into a wide open net for a 1-0 lead.

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