Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says David Brooks can hold his head up after defeat to Burnley.

The Cherries were thumped 4-0, with Brooks denied by Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart at a key moment.

"The Hart save was a key moment," said a frustrated Howe. For Howe's side, who had taken 10 points from their opening five matches, this was a heavy return to earth. The manager, barracked on his return to Turf Moor, insisted they had not underestimated their previously winless hosts.

"We were well prepared for Burnley," he said. "They are a very good team who can hurt you if you don't do the basics."

Howe reserved praise for Brooks and could see some positives through the gloom.

"I thought he had a really good day," he said. "It wasn't all doom and gloom for me but we certainly contributed to our downfall."