Manchester United’s embarrassing 7-0 mauling by Liverpool was a brutal reality check for Erik ten Hag’s improving side but the manager has urged his men to bounce back this week.
Just a week after winning their first silverware for six years, United were put to the sword by Jurgen Klopp’s revitalised side on Sunday, collapsing as Liverpool smashed in six goals in the second half at Anfield.
Ten Hag’s men had travelled to the home of their biggest rivals with a spring in their step after just one defeat in 22 games and still on a high after beating Newcastle to win the League Cup at Wembley.
Their impressive run also included a landmark win against Barcelona in the Europa League as they chased success on four fronts.
But they came away from Anfield with their tails between their legs after the joint-heaviest defeat in the storied history of the 20-time English champions.
The humiliation ends fanciful…
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