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Confusing error message with TypeApplications already enabled

I have {-# LANGUAGE TypeApplications #-} in my file, and accidentally wrote a typo: myFunction@a (missing space, intended was myFunction @a).

GHC 8.0.2 outputs:

    Pattern syntax in expression context: myFunction@a
    Did you mean to enable TypeApplications?

I already have TypeApplications on, why does GHC suggest this?

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Version 8.0.2
Type Bug
TypeOfFailure OtherFailure
Priority normal
Resolution Unresolved
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