Manchester United have been dealt a damaging blow to any lasting hopes of a Premier League title charge after they were beaten 7-0 by Liverpool. The Reds took a late first half lead through Cody Gakpo, but absolutely no one would've expected Erik ten Hag's men to concede six goals in the second 45 after achieving three clean sheets in their last five matches.
Darwin Nunez, Gakpo and Mohamed Salah all grabbed braces before Roberto Firmino netted a seventh in the same week it was confirmed he would be leaving the club in the summer.
Through consistent displays, United looked to have brought themselves into the title conversation and a Carabao Cup triumph over Newcastle last weekend looked to give the Red Devils momentum to have a say in what previously looked to be a straight title shootout between Manchester City and Arsenal.
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Following their shocking defeat, Arsenal supporters took to Twitter to poke fun at United for believing they were in a title race, as they now sit 14 points off the Gunners.
@HJ0hnson_ Man United thought they were in the title race *three laughing face emojis*
@GarinW_ - Man United fans actually thought they were in the title race
@strYker555 - Ten Hag ambushed at Anfield. Man United still have a ways to go before being title contenders.
@mktney - Title pretenders Man United with 0 goals difference
@Rohandgunner21 - Where are you @GNev2
@AlexL96_ - 14 points clear of Man United. Does Gary Neville still think United will finish above Arsenal?
@WillUsher12 - Someone bring up that quote from Gary Neville about Man United finishing above Arsenal *six laughing face emojis*
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