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Eddie Howe: This is the reason why Chelsea beat Bournemouth
MARCOS ALONSO's "worldie free-kick' was the difference between Chelsea and Bournemouth, according to Eddie Howe.
Eddie Howe felt his Bournemouth side held their own against Chelsea
Chelsea took the lead against Bournemouth courtesy of a Adam Smith own goal inside the first 20 minutes.
Eden Hazard then doubled the visitor's lead before Josh King made it 2-1 to give the Cherries a foothold in the game.
Eddie Howe's side then looked to get back on level terms but were undone by a stunning late free-kick from Marcos Alonso.
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And the Bournemouth boss thinks the set-piece was the only real difference between both sides.
"I thought it was a tight game today, we were well in it," Howe said.
"It doesn't help going 2-0 down and it took a worldie free-kick to win the game.
"I have to compliment Chelsea, they're an outstanding team and their system works very well for them.
"But I compliment my boys as well because they played very well.
"In the end Chelsea were too strong."
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