Manchester United shouldn't try to forget that their Anfield aberration happened, but they must make sure that it never happens again.
Erik ten Hag will be eager for his side to learn the painful lessons from their thrashing at the weekend, though he will be cautious not to make any rash decisions on the back of such an embarrassment.
There has been plenty of call for change in the wake of the humiliating defeat, with a lot of it directed at Bruno Fernandes after his horrendous individual display.