Manchester United's dressing room has faced constant accusations about their mentality. This group thrived in behind-closed-doors matches during the pandemic, they have struggled in raucous atmospheres and have a tendency to capitulate.
Erik ten Hag wanted to sign 'personalities' following his arrival in Manchester and he's done exactly that, but for all the progress that has been made at Old Trafford, the same tendency to spectacularly fold in adverse circumstances was seen on Sunday.
United were humiliated in a 7-0 shellacking at Anfield and the result was unexplainable. Liverpool stunned the away support with six goals in the second half and it was hard to blame those who headed for an early exit down the M62. A large portion of the away contingent stayed to applaud the players after the game and that was simply due to the goodwill they have earned.
